For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,376 students in Asheboro, NC (there are , serving 552 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Asheboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC are Randolph Early College High School, Asheboro High School and Farmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Asheboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Asheboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Asheboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Grades: 9-13
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Asheboro High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6185
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6185
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3557 Grange Hall Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 857-3400
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 857-3400
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tabernacle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Tabernacle School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2497 Southmont School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Guy B Teachey Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
294 Newbern Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-4163
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-4163
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Southwestern Randolph High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 381-7747
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 381-7747
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Grades: K-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #99.
Southwestern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1509 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 381-3900
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 381-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #1010.
Donna L Loflin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-1685
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-1685
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Lindley Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Cliff Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6226
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6226
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1212.
South Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 W Walker Ave
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
Balfour Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2097 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1414.
North Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1861 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1515.
Charles W Mccrary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ross St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-1817
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-1817
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1616.
The Virtual Academy At Randolph
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4829 Tabernacle School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 318-0076
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 318-0076
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Uwharrie Charter Academy Rca
Charter School
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Asheboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1126 South Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-5104
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-5104
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC include Randolph Early College High School, Asheboro High School and Farmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Asheboro?
17 public schools are located in Asheboro.
What percentage of students in Asheboro go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Asheboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Asheboro?
Asheboro public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Asheboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Asheboro include: North Asheboro Middle School vs. South Asheboro Middle School, South Asheboro Middle School vs. North Asheboro Middle School, Southwestern Randolph Middle School vs. South Asheboro Middle School
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