For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,002 students in Youngsville, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Youngsville, NC are Youngsville Elementary School, Youngsville Academy and Long Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Youngsville, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Youngsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Youngsville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youngsville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Us I-a
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 556-5250
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 556-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Youngsville Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2045 Hicks Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Youngsville, NC 27596
(984) 235-4620
Gr: K-11 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Long Mill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 Long Mill Rd
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-0667
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-0667
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2228 Cedar Creek Road
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 554-4848
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Youngsville, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Youngsville, NC include Youngsville Elementary School, Youngsville Academy and Long Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Youngsville?
4 public schools are located in Youngsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Youngsville?
Youngsville public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Youngsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Youngsville include: Youngsville Academy vs. Long Mill Elementary School, Youngsville Elementary School vs. Long Mill Elementary School, Long Mill Elementary School vs. Youngsville Academy
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