Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Briarcliff Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarcliff Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#269 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
8%
24%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wake County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Briarcliff Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Briarcliff Elementary School often compared to?
Briarcliff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Elementary School, Farmington Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary School?
486 students attend Briarcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Briarcliff Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarcliff Elementary School?
Briarcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Briarcliff Elementary School offer ?
Briarcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarcliff Elementary School part of?
Briarcliff Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Where did they get the ratio of 1:12 Has anyone walked through the halls and looked in the classrooms? Class sizes have increased. If class ratio was 1:12, teachers would be a lot happy working at this school.
5 10/10/2025
Briarcliff is a great school! Teachers are highly qualified. Unfortunately, administration changed this year and changed the environment of the school. The warm, friendly atmosphere that was, is now gone under the new administration. I hope this change doesn't have a negative effect on the staff and students of Briarcliff.
5 10/10/2025
Briarcliff Elementary is an excellent public school.
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