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Best Garner Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,877 students in Garner, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Garner, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garner, NC are Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garner, 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 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Garner have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Garner, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8317 Bryan Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7844
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Timber Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Timber Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11755 Cleveland Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 661-6184
Gr: PK-5 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Polenta Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Josephine Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 989-6039
Gr: PK-5 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Garner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
South Garner High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8228 Hebron Church Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Creech Road Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Creech Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Rand Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Arbor Greene Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Vandora Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Vandora Springs Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2486
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
North Garner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
East Garner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-7411
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Aversboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Aversboro Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
East Garner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Jones Sausage Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Garner, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Garner, NC include Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garner?
14 public schools are located in Garner.
What percentage of students in Garner go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Garner are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Garner are often viewed compared to one another?

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