For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 861 students in Edenton, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Edenton, NC is D F Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edenton, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Edenton, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D F Walker Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4151
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Edenton, NC 27932
(252) 221-4078
Gr: PK-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edenton, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edenton, NC include D F Walker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edenton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Edenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Edenton?
Edenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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