For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 90 students in Knotts Island, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Knotts Island, NC is Knotts Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knotts Island, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knotts Island have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knotts Island, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knotts Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knotts Island, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knotts Island, NC include Knotts Island Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knotts Island?
1 public elementary schools are located in Knotts Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Knotts Island?
Knotts Island public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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