Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pilot Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pilot Mountain Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Pilot Mountain, NC, covering an area of approximately 32 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pilot Mountain Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Pilot Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Mountain Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
80%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Pilot Mountain Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pilot Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Pilot Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pilot Mountain Elementary School?
353 students attend Pilot Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pilot Mountain Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pilot Mountain Elementary School?
Pilot Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pilot Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Pilot Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pilot Mountain Elementary School part of?
Pilot Mountain Elementary School is part of Surry County Schools.
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