For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 372 students in Sophia, NC (there are , serving 13 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Sophia, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Sophia, NC is New Market Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sophia, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6096 Us Hwy 311
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 495-3340
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 495-3340
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sophia, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Sophia, NC include New Market Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sophia?
1 public schools are located in Sophia.
What percentage of students in Sophia go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Sophia are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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