For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,207 students in Walkertown, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Walkertown, NC are Walkertown High School, Walkertown Elementary School and Walkertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walkertown, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Walkertown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walkertown, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walkertown High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5240 Sullivantown Road
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4151
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Walkertown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2971 Main Street
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4252
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4252
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Walkertown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5240 Sullivantown Road
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4154
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 703-4154
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Appalachian Academy At Middle Fork
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Williston Rd
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 748-4090
Walkertown, NC 27051
(336) 748-4090
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walkertown, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Walkertown, NC include Walkertown High School, Walkertown Elementary School and Walkertown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Walkertown?
4 public schools are located in Walkertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Walkertown?
Walkertown public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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