For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,799 students in Knightdale, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 447 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Knightdale, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knightdale, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knightdale, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Knightdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Knightdale, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Knightdale High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Knightdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knightdale, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Knightdale, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Knightdale?
5 public schools are located in Knightdale.
What percentage of students in Knightdale go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Knightdale are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knightdale?
Knightdale public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Knightdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knightdale include: Lockhart Elementary School vs. Forestville Road Elementary School, Forestville Road Elementary School vs. Lockhart Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School vs. Lockhart Elementary School
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