For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,439 students in Red Springs, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC are Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Springs, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red Springs, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Phillips Ave
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Red Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Second Avenue
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-3883
Gr: 5-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red Springs, NC include Peterson Elementary School and Red Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Springs?
3 public elementary schools are located in Red Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Springs?
Red Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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