For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 375 students in Faison, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Faison, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Faison, NC is Hargrove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faison, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Faison have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Faison, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hargrove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Faison, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Faison, NC include Hargrove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Faison?
1 public schools are located in Faison.
What percentage of students in Faison go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Faison are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Faison?
Faison public schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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