Excellent
#122 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 5% in state
Comfort Elementary
Elementary School · Jones County Schools · Comfort, NC
A Jones County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 188, Comfort, NC 28522
- Math 66% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Comfort Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Programs & students
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jones County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comfort Elementary is listed in Jones County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comfort Elementary
Comfort Elementary is a public elementary school in Comfort, NC, part of Jones County Schools, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comfort Elementary
What grades does Comfort Elementary serve?
Comfort Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Comfort Elementary?
Comfort Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfort Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Comfort Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Comfort Elementary rank in NC?
Comfort Elementary ranks #122 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Comfort Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Comfort Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Comfort Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comfort Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Comfort Elementary a charter school?
No, Comfort Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comfort Elementary a Title I school?
No, Comfort Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comfort Elementary?
97.4% of students at Comfort Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jones County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (910) 324-4249
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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