For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,246 students in 28677, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28677, NC are Oakwood Middle Ib School, Sharon Elementary School and Celeste Henkel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28677 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28677, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28677, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Middle Ib School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
321 Clegg Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7354
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Discovery Program At The Springs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
American Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 East Broad Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Gr: K-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
West Iredell Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Watermelon Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-2887
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Third Creek Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
359 East Barkley Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Northview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Carolina Av
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7606
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
28677, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Renaissance Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
111 Cooper Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 20%
134 Ebenezer Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
222 Knox Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 832-2522
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
435 Monticello Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
321 Clegg St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28677, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28677, NC include Oakwood Middle Ib School, Sharon Elementary School and Celeste Henkel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28677?
11 public elementary schools are located in 28677.
What is the racial composition of students in 28677?
28677 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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