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Best Asheboro Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,502 students in Asheboro, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 349 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Asheboro, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC are Randolph Early College High School, Asheboro High School and Farmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Asheboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Asheboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Asheboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Gr: 9-13 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Asheboro High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1221 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6185
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3557 Grange Hall Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8370
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tabernacle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 Tabernacle School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2497 Southmont School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Guy B Teachey Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
294 Newbern Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-4163
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Southwestern Randolph High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: K-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Southwestern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1509 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8344
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Donna L Loflin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-1685
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Lindley Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Cliff Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6226
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
South Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
523 W Walker Ave
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Balfour Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2097 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
North Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1861 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Charles W Mccrary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ross St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-1817
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
The Virtual Academy At Randolph
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Tabernacle School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 318-0076
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy
Charter School
207 Eagle Ln, Bldg A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Asheboro, NC include Randolph Early College High School, Asheboro High School and Farmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Asheboro?
17 public schools are located in Asheboro.
What percentage of students in Asheboro go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Asheboro are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Asheboro?
Asheboro public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Asheboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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