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Elkin City Schools School District

School District · Elkin, North Carolina

Students: 1,253
Teachers (FTE): 89

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,253

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

North Carolina rank

#14 of 116

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above North Carolina avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,671

+$559 vs North Carolina median

District size

1,253 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

The short answer

Elkin City Schools ranks #14 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Elkin City Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elkin High (9.1/10), Global E-Learning Academy (7.5/10), and Elkin Middle (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Global E-Learning Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elkin City Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Elkin City Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Elkin High9.1 / 10
2Global E-Learning Academy7.5 / 10
3Elkin Middle6.0 / 10
4Elkin Elementary5.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Elkin City Schools

Elkin City Schools is a Elkin, North Carolina school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,253 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $13,671 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Elkin City Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elkin High, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Elkin City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Elkin City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Elkin City Schools with test data.

Schools in Elkin City Schools

4 schools

District Details

State
North Carolina
City
Elkin
Total Enrollment
1,253
Teachers (FTE)
89
District spending per student
$13,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elkin City Schools?

Elkin City Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elkin City Schools?

The average composite rating for Elkin City Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Elkin City Schools?

Elkin City Schools's district-level spending was $13,671 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkin City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elkin City Schools is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elkin City Schools?

Elkin High is the highest-rated school in Elkin City Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Elkin City Schools?

Across schools in Elkin City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elkin City Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?

Elkin City Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
58.6%
ELA Proficiency
62.5%

How we rate schools

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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.

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