For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,178 students in Ronda, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Ronda, NC are Ronda-clingman Elementary School, East Wilkes Middle School and East Wilkes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ronda, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Ronda have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ronda, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ronda-clingman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 Ronda-clingman School Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
East Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2202 Macedonia Church Road
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
East Wilkes High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13315 Elkin Hwy 268
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ronda, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Ronda, NC include Ronda-clingman Elementary School, East Wilkes Middle School and East Wilkes High School.
How many public schools are located in Ronda?
3 public schools are located in Ronda.
What is the racial composition of students in Ronda?
Ronda public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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