Efland Cheeks Elementary

Efland Cheeks Elementary serves 550 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Efland, North Carolina. As a regular public school, it operates with a 14.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio — a staffing level that keeps classrooms manageable and allows teachers to work closely with individual students across every grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, placing it in the Exceptional tier.

Its growth score of 9.9 is the standout figure — indicating students here gain academic ground faster than nearly any of their peers statewide. That momentum shows up directly in the rankings: Efland Cheeks sits at #29 out of 2,648 public schools in North Carolina, outperforming 99% of schools in the state. Academic performance scores an 8.3, anchoring the overall rating with consistent proficiency alongside that exceptional growth trajectory.

Among elementary schools specifically, the school ranks #26 out of 1,474 in North Carolina — a position that reflects sustained performance across grade levels rather than a single-year spike. For families in Efland weighing their public school options, Efland Cheeks is the top-ranked school in town. Parents focused on academic growth, attentive class sizes, and a demonstrated track record at the elementary level will find very few schools in North Carolina that match what Efland Cheeks delivers.