Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rural Hall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Hall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rural Hall Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Rural Hall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Hall Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
25%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Hall Elementary School's ranking?
Rural Hall Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rural Hall Elementary School often compared to?
Rural Hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Richmond Elementary School, Speas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rural Hall Elementary School?
465 students attend Rural Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rural Hall Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Hall Elementary School?
Rural Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rural Hall Elementary School offer ?
Rural Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Hall Elementary School part of?
Rural Hall Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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