For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 775 students in Graham County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, NC are Robbinsville Middle School and Robbinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Graham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robbinsville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301b Sweetwater Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9840
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Robbinsville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Moose Branch Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9850
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9850
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, NC include Robbinsville Middle School and Robbinsville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Graham County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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