Very Good
#708 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 27% in state
Pleasant Garden Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Pleasant Garden, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4833 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
- Math 75% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Garden Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Garden Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,929
Median home value
$211,800
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Vandalia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Sumner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Alamance ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #33 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Garden Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Garden Elementary
Pleasant Garden Elementary is a public elementary school in Pleasant Garden, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Garden Elementary
What grades does Pleasant Garden Elementary serve?
Pleasant Garden Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Garden Elementary?
Pleasant Garden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Garden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Garden Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Garden Elementary rank in NC?
Pleasant Garden Elementary ranks #708 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pleasant Garden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Garden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pleasant Garden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Garden Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasant Garden Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant Garden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Garden Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Garden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Garden Elementary?
99.3% of students at Pleasant Garden 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (336) 674-4321
- Area population (ZIP 27313)
- 8,009
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27313; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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