For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,914 students in Eden, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eden, NC are Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eden, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Eden, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
J E Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Eden, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eden, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eden, NC include Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eden?
4 public elementary schools are located in Eden.
What is the racial composition of students in Eden?
Eden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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