For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,218 students in Bunn, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunn, NC are Bunn Elementary School and Bunn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunn, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bunn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bunn, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunn Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
686 Bunn Elem School Road
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-4015
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-4015
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bunn Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4742 Nc 39 Hwy S
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700
Bunn, NC 27508
(919) 496-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunn, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunn, NC include Bunn Elementary School and Bunn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bunn?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bunn.
What is the racial composition of students in Bunn?
Bunn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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