For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 825 students in Ash, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Ash, NC are Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ash, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Ash have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ash, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waccamaw
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Waccamaw School Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5560
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Pea Landing Road Nw
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Ash, NC 28420
(910) 756-5910
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ash, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Ash, NC include Waccamaw and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ash?
2 public schools are located in Ash.
What is the racial composition of students in Ash?
Ash public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ash include: Waccamaw vs. Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School vs. Waccamaw
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