For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,914 students in Selma, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Selma, NC are Thanksgiving Elementary School, Selma Elementary School and Selma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Selma have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Selma, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thanksgiving Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1161 Lynch Rd
Selma, NC 27576
(984) 400-7300
Selma, NC 27576
(984) 400-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Selma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 W Richardson St
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-3361
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Selma Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Hwy 301 N
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-2555
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-2555
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Selma, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Selma, NC include Thanksgiving Elementary School, Selma Elementary School and Selma Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Selma?
3 public schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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