For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Pinnacle, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Pinnacle, NC are Shoals Elementary School and Pinnacle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinnacle, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pinnacle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinnacle, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Shoals Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Surry Line Rd
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pinnacle, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pinnacle, NC include Shoals Elementary School and Pinnacle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinnacle?
2 public schools are located in Pinnacle.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinnacle?
Pinnacle public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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