Weeksville Elementary

Weeksville Elementary is a regular public school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling 216 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 9.0 and a growth score of 9.2. A 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio means every classroom operates with enough teacher capacity to track individual student progress closely.

The statewide ranking confirms the scores. Weeksville places #75 of 2,648 public schools in North Carolina, outperforming 97% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks #68 of 1,474 — a top-5% result in a large and competitive pool.

In Elizabeth City, it holds the top position among all 14 public schools. For parents comparing options in the Elizabeth City area, the data tells a consistent story. Weeksville leads its city, ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, and earns strong marks on both academic performance and student growth.

Schools that score this high on both dimensions simultaneously are rare — only 74 public schools in the entire state rank above it.

Located in a rural area, Weeksville 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.