For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,542 students in Pilot Mountain, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC are East Surry High School, Pilot Mountain Middle School and Pilot Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pilot Mountain, 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 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Pilot Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pilot Mountain, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Surry High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Main Street
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pilot Mountain Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
543 Old Westfield Road
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2641
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2641
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pilot Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Friends St.
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Jessup Grove Church Rd
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC include East Surry High School, Pilot Mountain Middle School and Pilot Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pilot Mountain?
4 public schools are located in Pilot Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Pilot Mountain?
Pilot Mountain public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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