For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,896 students in Erwin, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 398 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Erwin, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Erwin, NC are Triton High School and Erwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erwin, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Erwin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Erwin, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Triton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Maynard Lake Road
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #22.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Denim Dr.
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Erwin, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Erwin, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Erwin, NC include Triton High School and Erwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Erwin?
2 public schools are located in Erwin.
What percentage of students in Erwin go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Erwin are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Erwin?
Erwin public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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