For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 582 students in Colfax, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Colfax, NC is Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9112 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235
(336) 275-4332
Colfax, NC 27235
(336) 275-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, NC include Colfax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
1 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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