For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,287 students in Elon, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Elon, NC are Western Alamance High School, Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School and Western Alamance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elon, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Elon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Elon, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2832 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6030
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6030
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Western Alamance Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Eldon Drive
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6010
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Elon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Walker Road
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6000
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6000
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elon, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Elon, NC include Western Alamance High School, Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School and Western Alamance Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elon?
4 public schools are located in Elon.
What is the racial composition of students in Elon?
Elon public schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Elon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elon include: Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School vs. Elon Elementary School
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