For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,455 students in Red Springs, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC are Hawk Eye Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Springs, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red Springs, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawk Eye Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Old Maxton Road
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Phillips Ave
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Red Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Second Avenue
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC include Hawk Eye Elementary School, Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Red Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Springs?
Red Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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