For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 266 students in Creswell, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Creswell, NC is Pocosin Innovative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Creswell, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Creswell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Creswell, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Creswell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Creswell, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Creswell, NC include Pocosin Innovative Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Creswell?
1 public elementary schools are located in Creswell.
What is the racial composition of students in Creswell?
Creswell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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