Best Knightdale Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,751 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 score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Knightdale, NC (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Forestville Road Elementary School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
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100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487

Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Knightdale High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
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100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350

Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Knightdale Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
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109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540

Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #44.

Hodge Road Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
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2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599

Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

Lockhart Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
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1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525

Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public schools in Knightdale are often viewed compared to one another?