For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 661 students in Wingate, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Wingate, NC are Wingate Elementary School and Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wingate, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Wingate have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wingate, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bivens Street
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-0635
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5320 White Store Rd
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Wingate, NC 28174
(704) 296-6348
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wingate, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Wingate, NC include Wingate Elementary School and Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wingate?
2 public schools are located in Wingate.
What is the racial composition of students in Wingate?
Wingate public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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