Best Schools in Red Oak, North Carolina
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Red Oak Elementary
Elementary · Nash County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Red Oak
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 rated schools; 1 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Oak Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
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At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.3/10
100% of schools rated 7+
Nash County Public Schools runs Red Oak's public schools
1 public school. Nash County Public Schools is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Red Oak is a Nash County Public Schools school (1 of 1).
About Schools in Red Oak, North Carolina
Red Oak, North Carolina is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Red Oak perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Red Oak is Red Oak Elementary with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Red Oak is served by 1 school district: Nash County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 14,568 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 687 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
Schools in Red Oak
Red Oak, North Carolina · 1 school
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How many schools are in Red Oak, North Carolina?
Red Oak has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Red Oak, North Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Red Oak is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Red Oak, North Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Red Oak Elementary with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Red Oak, North Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Red Oak on MySchoolScout is Red Oak Elementary with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Red Oak, North Carolina?
Red Oak is served by 1 school district: Nash County Public Schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Red Oak, North Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Red Oak is 18.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Red Oak, North Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.