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Best 28630 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,295 students in 28630, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28630, NC are Granite Falls Elementary School, Granite Falls Middle School and Baton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28630 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28630, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28630, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Falls Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
60 N Highland Avenue
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Granite Falls Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4 West Highland Ave
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Baton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Baton School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 728-9531
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sawmills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4436 Sawmills School Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Dudley Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-3457
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Gateway School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28630, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28630, NC include Granite Falls Elementary School, Granite Falls Middle School and Baton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28630?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28630.
What is the racial composition of students in 28630?
28630 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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