For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 556 students in Lemon Springs, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Lemon Springs, NC is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemon Springs, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lemon Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lemon Springs, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1127 Greenwood Rd
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Lemon Springs, NC 28355
(919) 776-0506
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lemon Springs, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lemon Springs, NC include Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lemon Springs?
1 public schools are located in Lemon Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemon Springs?
Lemon Springs public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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