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Best Spencer Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,569 students in Spencer, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NC are North Rowan High School, North Rowan Elementary School and North Rowan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Spencer, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Rowan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
North Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
North Rowan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, NC include North Rowan High School, North Rowan Elementary School and North Rowan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
3 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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