For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,992 students in La Grange, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in La Grange, NC are E B Frink Middle School, North Lenoir High School and La Grange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Grange, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E B Frink Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-3326
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
North Lenoir High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Institute Road
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 527-9184
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 527-9184
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 W Railroad St
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Grange, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in La Grange, NC include E B Frink Middle School, North Lenoir High School and La Grange Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Grange?
3 public schools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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