For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,787 students in Olin, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Olin, NC are Agriculture And Science Early College, North Iredell High School and North Iredell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olin, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Olin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Olin, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agriculture And Science Early College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 Raider Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4056
Gr: 9-13 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
North Iredell High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Raider Road
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Iredell Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2467 Jennings Rd
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4802
Olin, NC 28660
(704) 876-4802
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Olin, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Olin, NC include Agriculture And Science Early College, North Iredell High School and North Iredell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Olin?
3 public schools are located in Olin.
What is the racial composition of students in Olin?
Olin public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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