For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,701 students in King, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 294 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in King, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in King, NC are West Stokes High School, Mount Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
King, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in King have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in King, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Stokes High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Priddy Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2145 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowbrook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in King, NC?
The top ranked public schools in King, NC include West Stokes High School, Mount Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in King?
6 public schools are located in King.
What percentage of students in King go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in King are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in King?
King public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in King are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in King include: Poplar Springs Elementary School vs. King Elementary School, Mount Olive Elementary School vs. King Elementary School, King Elementary School vs. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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