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Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in North Carolina

The average student-teacher ratio in North Carolina public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Connections Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
1280 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Howard Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-8
1608 Camden Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 483-5434
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
J. C. Roe Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
2875 Worth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 395-4472
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Longview
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
318 N King Charles Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Pruette Scale Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
900 English Road
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 878-5380
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Governor Morehead School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6192
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Horizons Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
332 Greenhaven Dr. Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(828) 726-3855
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Scale School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Lake Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
1802 S 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 772-2515
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Mount Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
5418 Chapel Hill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-4313
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Bridges School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
140 Vashti Dr
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 808-3040
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
5833 Millhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
J W Turlington School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
116 W Prospect Ave
Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 875-2583
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Main Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2700 S. Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Rank: #18 - 2618. - 26.
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
The Coast
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
1109 Old Ocean Highway
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 312-2780
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pitt County Virtual
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1717 West 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-3530
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
377 Mizpah Road
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9800
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Cherokee Central Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-5
130 Ravensford Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 554-5020
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Davidson County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2061 E Holly Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1459
Rank: #30 - 4030. - 40.
Gateway School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
(828) 396-8373
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