For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 238 students in Elkin, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elkin, NC are Elkin Middle School and Global E-learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkin, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Elkin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkin, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkin Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Elk Spur St
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3175
Gr: 7-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Global E-learning Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Elk Spur Street
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Elkin, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Gr: 2-4 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elkin, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elkin, NC include Elkin Middle School and Global E-learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Elkin?
2 public middle schools are located in Elkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkin?
Elkin public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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