For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 309 students in Norlina, NC (there are , serving 14 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Norlina, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Norlina, NC is Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norlina, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Norlina have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norlina, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Elementary Ave
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norlina, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Norlina, NC include Northside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Norlina?
1 public schools are located in Norlina.
What percentage of students in Norlina go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Norlina are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norlina?
Norlina public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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