For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 308 students in Jackson, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, NC are Northampton Virtual Academy and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Church St
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 585-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Jackson, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, NC include Northampton Virtual Academy and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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