For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,515 students in Elkin, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Elkin, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elkin, NC are C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin High School and Elkin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkin, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Elkin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elkin, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C B Eller Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elkin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
334 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Elkin Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Elkin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkin, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkin, NC include C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin High School and Elkin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elkin?
4 public schools are located in Elkin.
What percentage of students in Elkin go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Elkin are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkin?
Elkin public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elkin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elkin include: C B Eller Elementary School vs. Elkin Elementary School, Elkin Elementary School vs. C B Eller Elementary School
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