For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 821 students in Moravian Falls, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Moravian Falls, NC are Moravian Falls Elementary School and Central Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moravian Falls, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Moravian Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moravian Falls, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Central Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3541 South Nc Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moravian Falls, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Moravian Falls, NC include Moravian Falls Elementary School and Central Wilkes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Moravian Falls?
2 public schools are located in Moravian Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Moravian Falls?
Moravian Falls public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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