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Best 28139 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,212 students in 28139, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28139, NC are Pinnacle Elementary School, Rutherfordton Elementary School and R-s Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28139 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28139, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28139, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1204 Painters Gap Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3440
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Rutherfordton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
R-s Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
607 Westbrook Dr.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 286-4461
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28139, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28139, NC include Pinnacle Elementary School, Rutherfordton Elementary School and R-s Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28139?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28139.
What is the racial composition of students in 28139?
28139 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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