Chadbourn Elementary

Chadbourn Elementary is a public elementary school in Chadbourn, NC, part of the Columbus County Schools. The school serves approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 94.5th percentile among NC schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 50% proficiency in math, 10 points below the state average and 38% in reading/language arts, 15 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $32,244, where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 199 students, Chadbourn Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Chadbourn Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.