For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,165 students in Yadkin County, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC are Yadkin Early College, Fall Creek Elementary School and Forbush High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Yadkin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yadkin Early College
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Grades: 9-13
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 699-8257
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 699-8257
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Forbush High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Grades: 8-12
| 811 students
Rank: #44.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
Starmount High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Grades: 8-12
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Forbush Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 961-6360
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 961-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #99.
West Yadkin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4432 Old Us 421 Hwy
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Courtney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2529 Courtney-huntsville Rd
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #1111.
Jonesville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cedarbrook Rd
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
Yadkinville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 North State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1313.
Starmount Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 468-6833
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 468-6833
Grades: 6-9
| 518 students
Rank: #1414.
Yadkin Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 School St
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC include Yadkin Early College, Fall Creek Elementary School and Forbush High School.
How many public schools are located in Yadkin County, NC?
15 public schools are located in Yadkin County, NC.
What percentage of students in Yadkin County, NC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County, NC?
Yadkin County, NC public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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