For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 436 students in Kenly, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Kenly, NC is Glendale-kenly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenly, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kenly have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kenly, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale-kenly Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Bay Valley Rd
Kenly, NC 27542
(919) 284-2821
Kenly, NC 27542
(919) 284-2821
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenly, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kenly, NC include Glendale-kenly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kenly?
1 public elementary schools are located in Kenly.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenly?
Kenly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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