For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 360 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Old Fort, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.