For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 556 students in Lemon Springs, NC.
The top ranked public school in Lemon Springs, NC is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemon Springs, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lemon Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lemon Springs, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1127 Greenwood Rd
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lemon Springs, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Lemon Springs, NC include Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lemon Springs?
1 public schools are located in Lemon Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Springs?
Lemon Springs public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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