For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 102 students in Drexel, NC.
The top ranked public school in Drexel, NC is Hallyburton Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Drexel, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Drexel have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Drexel, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hallyburton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 South Main Street
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Drexel, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 South Main St
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Drexel, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Drexel, NC include Hallyburton Academy.
How many public schools are located in Drexel?
1 public schools are located in Drexel.
What is the racial composition of students in Drexel?
Drexel public schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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