For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 319 students in Old Fort, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Old Fort, NC is Old Fort Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Fort, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Old Fort have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Old Fort, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Fort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Mauney Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-7646
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-7646
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Old Fort, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Old Fort, NC include Old Fort Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Old Fort?
1 public elementary schools are located in Old Fort.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Fort?
Old Fort public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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