For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 185 students in Clarkton, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Clarkton, NC is Clarkton School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkton, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Clarkton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Clarkton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkton School Of Discovery
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 North College Street
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-6531
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Clarkton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
66 Booker T Washington Road
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-4161
Clarkton, NC 28433
(910) 647-4161
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarkton, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarkton, NC include Clarkton School Of Discovery.
How many public schools are located in Clarkton?
1 public schools are located in Clarkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkton?
Clarkton public schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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