For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 661 students in Wingate, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wingate, NC are Wingate Elementary School and Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wingate, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wingate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wingate, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bivens Street
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5320 White Store Rd
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wingate, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wingate, NC include Wingate Elementary School and Union Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wingate?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wingate.
What is the racial composition of students in Wingate?
Wingate public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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