The most improved public elementary schools in North Carolina are Moravian Falls Elementary School, East Robeson Primary and Stars Charter.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 908
1,878
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,192
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in North Carolina (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1878
(from 1,958 to 80)
(from 1,958 to 80)
Grades: PK-5
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Rank: #22.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1821
(from 2,126 to 305)
(from 2,126 to 305)
Grades: PK-3
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Rank: #33.
Stars Charter
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1810
(from 2,040 to 230)
(from 2,040 to 230)
Grades: K-12
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 695-1004
Rank: #44.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1740
(from 2,050 to 310)
(from 2,050 to 310)
Grades: 6-8
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Rank: #55.
George Watts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1687
(from 2,054 to 367)
(from 2,054 to 367)
Grades: PK-5
700 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Rank: #66.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1549
(from 2,156 to 607)
(from 2,156 to 607)
Grades: K-5
61 Spring St Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Rank: #77.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1490
(from 1,868 to 378)
(from 1,868 to 378)
Grades: PK-12
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Rank: #88.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1298
(from 2,318 to 1,020)
(from 2,318 to 1,020)
Grades: PK-5
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Rank: #99.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1267
(from 2,277 to 1,010)
(from 2,277 to 1,010)
Grades: PK-5
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Rank: #1010.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1256
(from 2,177 to 921)
(from 2,177 to 921)
Grades: K-10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Rank: #1111.
Sallie B Howard School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1240
(from 1,734 to 494)
(from 1,734 to 494)
Grades: K-12
1004 Herring Avenue E
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 293-4150
Rank: #1212.
Peachland-polkton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1173
(from 1,838 to 665)
(from 1,838 to 665)
Grades: K-6
9633 Hwy 74 W
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Peachland, NC 28133
(704) 272-8061
Rank: #1313.
Shaw Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1141
(from 2,444 to 1,303)
(from 2,444 to 1,303)
Grades: 6-12
18700 Old Wire Road
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0611
Rank: #1414.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1138
(from 1,315 to 177)
(from 1,315 to 177)
Grades: PK-5
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Rank: #1515.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1111
(from 2,054 to 943)
(from 2,054 to 943)
Grades: PK-5
271 Bearcat Blvd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 697-5568
Rank: #1616.
The Academy Of Moore County
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1109
(from 1,276 to 167)
(from 1,276 to 167)
Grades: K-5
12588 Hwy 15-501 South
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 757-0401
Rank: #1717.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1106
(from 2,126 to 1,020)
(from 2,126 to 1,020)
Grades: PK-5
1500 Mathison Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Rank: #1818.
Allenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1088
(from 2,164 to 1,076)
(from 2,164 to 1,076)
Grades: PK-5
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Rank: #1919.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1084
(from 1,722 to 638)
(from 1,722 to 638)
Grades: PK-8
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Rank: #2020.
South Davidson Middle And High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1067
(from 1,958 to 891)
(from 1,958 to 891)
Grades: 6-12
14956 South Nc Hwy 109
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Denton, NC 27239
(336) 242-5700
Rank: #2121.
G R Whitfield
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1057
(from 1,902 to 845)
(from 1,902 to 845)
Grades: PK-8
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Rank: #2222.
Pollocksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1043
(from 1,417 to 374)
(from 1,417 to 374)
Grades: PK-5
300 Trent St
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Pollocksville, NC 28573
(252) 224-8071
Rank: #2323.
Marjorie Williams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1018
(from 2,083 to 1,065)
(from 2,083 to 1,065)
Grades: K-12
129 Allen Circle
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 733-5241
Rank: #2424.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1017
(from 1,306 to 289)
(from 1,306 to 289)
Grades: PK-5
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Rank: #2525.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1003
(from 1,910 to 907)
(from 1,910 to 907)
Grades: K-5
1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Rank: #2626.
Wintergreen Intermediate
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +982
(from 1,260 to 278)
(from 1,260 to 278)
Grades: 3-5
4720 County Home Rd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-2411
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-2411
Rank: #2727.
North Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +976
(from 1,510 to 534)
(from 1,510 to 534)
Grades: PK-5
210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Rank: #2828.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +973
(from 2,242 to 1,269)
(from 2,242 to 1,269)
Grades: 6-12
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Rank: #2929.
Fremont Stars Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +956
(from 2,202 to 1,246)
(from 2,202 to 1,246)
Grades: PK-5
101 Pine Street
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Asbury Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +949
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
Grades: 6-12
221 Salem Church Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-4766
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +949
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
Grades: 6-12
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +949
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
(from 2,252 to 1,303)
Grades: PK-12
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Rank: #3333.
Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +947
(from 2,242 to 1,295)
(from 2,242 to 1,295)
Grades: 6-12
3702 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6161
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6161
Rank: #3434.
Central Davie Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +928
(from 2,231 to 1,303)
(from 2,231 to 1,303)
Grades: 3-12
160 Martin Luther King Jr. Roa
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-5712
Rank: #3535.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +908
(from 1,402 to 494)
(from 1,402 to 494)
Grades: K-5
8555 North Drive
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(704) 260-6210
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