For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,176 students in Yadkin County, NC (there are , serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC are Yadkin Early College, Forbush Elementary School and Forbush High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Yadkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yadkin Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1001 College Drive
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 386-3579
Gr: 9-13 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Forbush High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Falcon Road
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1140
Gr: 8-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Courtney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Courtney-huntsville Rd
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
West Yadkin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4432 Old Us 421 Hwy
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Forbush Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1431 Falcon Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Starmount High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2516 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1150
Gr: 8-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Yadkinville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 North State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Jonesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cedarbrook Rd
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Starmount Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Longtown Rd
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1160
Gr: 6-9 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Yadkin Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
733 East Main Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1166
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Yadkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Yadkin County, NC include Yadkin Early College, Forbush Elementary School and Forbush High School.
How many public schools are located in Yadkin County?
14 public schools are located in Yadkin County.
What percentage of students in Yadkin County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Yadkin County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yadkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yadkin County include: Forbush High School vs. Starmount High School, Starmount High School vs. Forbush High School, Boonville Elementary School vs. Jonesville Elementary School
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