For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Kelford, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Kelford, NC is West Bertie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelford, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Kelford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kelford, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Bertie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3734 Governors Road
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kelford, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Kelford, NC include West Bertie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kelford?
1 public schools are located in Kelford.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelford?
Kelford public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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