Very Good
#660 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 25% in state
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Browns Summit, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4603 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit, NC 27214
- Math 39% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ronald E. Mcnair 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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
$78,482
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Summit Creek AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–7 | 1.7 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Rankin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Lionheart Academy of the TriadPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #32 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
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is a public elementary school in Browns Summit, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
What grades does Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary serve?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary rank in NC?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary ranks #660 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary a charter school?
No, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
99.3% of students at Ronald E. Mcnair 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
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (336) 691-5460
- Area population (ZIP 27214)
- 14,929
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 27214; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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