For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 85 students in Powellsville, NC.
Powellsville, NC public schools have a diversity score of 0.26, which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 0.71.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Powellsville, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 County Farm Road
Powellsville, NC 27967
(919) 538-6740
Powellsville, NC 27967
(919) 538-6740
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Powellsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 E Main Street
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Powellsville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Powellsville, NC include Three Rivers Academy.
How many public schools are located in Powellsville?
1 public schools are located in Powellsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Powellsville?
Powellsville public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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