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Best Old Fort Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 360 students in Old Fort, NC.

The top-ranked public school in Old Fort, NC is Old Fort Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Old Fort, NC public school have an score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Old Fort have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Old Fort, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Old Fort Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 50%

128 Mauney Avenue
Old Fort, NC 28762
(828) 668-7646

Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Old Fort, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in Old Fort, NC include Old Fort Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Old Fort?

1 public schools are located in Old Fort.

What is the racial composition of students in Old Fort?

Old Fort public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).