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Best Locust Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,159 students in Locust, NC (there are , serving 338 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Locust, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Locust, NC are Locust Elementary School and West Stanly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Locust have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Locust, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 School Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-5500
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
West Stanly Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
339 Running Creek Church Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 961-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
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Locust, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24791 Millingport Rd
Locust, NC 28097
(704) 485-3825
Grades: K-6
| 211 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Locust, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Locust, NC include Locust Elementary School and West Stanly Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Locust?
2 public schools are located in Locust.
What percentage of students in Locust go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Locust are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Locust?
Locust public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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