For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 590 students in Gatesville, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gatesville, NC are Gatesville Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatesville, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gatesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gatesville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 North Main Street
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
362 Us Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gatesville, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gatesville, NC include Gatesville Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gatesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gatesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatesville?
Gatesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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