Best Public Schools in Lowell, NC (2025-26)

Best Lowell Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,159 students in Lowell, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Lowell, NC are Lowell Elementary School and Holbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lowell, NC public schools have an score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lowell, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lowell Elementary School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
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1500 Power Drive
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9118

Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #22.

Holbrook Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
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418 S Church Street
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 836-9607

Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lowell, NC?

The top ranked public schools in Lowell, NC include Lowell Elementary School and Holbrook Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Lowell?

2 public schools are located in Lowell.

What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?

Lowell public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).