For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 547 students in Mount Gilead, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, NC are Mount Gilead Elementary School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Gilead, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Mount Gilead have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Gilead, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Nc Hwy 109s
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Mount Gilead, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Gilead, NC include Mount Gilead Elementary School and West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Gilead?
2 public schools are located in Mount Gilead.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Gilead?
Mount Gilead public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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