For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 362 students in Sophia, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sophia, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in Sophia, NC is New Market Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Sophia, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6096 Us Hwy 311
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 495-3340
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 495-3340
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sophia, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Sophia, NC include New Market Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sophia?
1 public schools are located in Sophia.
What percentage of students in Sophia go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sophia are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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