For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Mount Gilead, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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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