For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,830 students in West End, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in West End, NC are West End Elementary School, West Pine Middle School and West Pine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West End, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in West End have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 West End, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
West Pine Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Archie Road
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-1464
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
West Pine Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
272 Archie Rd
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
272 Archie Rd, Attn: Connect!a
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-2004
Gr: K-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West End, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in West End, NC include West End Elementary School, West Pine Middle School and West Pine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West End?
4 public schools are located in West End.
What is the racial composition of students in West End?
West End 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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