For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,207 students in Browns Summit, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Browns Summit, NC are Brown Summit Middle School, Piedmont Classical High School and Summit Creek Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Browns Summit, 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 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Browns Summit have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Browns Summit, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Yanceyville Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Summit Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2126 Scott Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Monticello-brown Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5006 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4603 Yanceyville Road
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 691-5460
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 691-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Browns Summit, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Browns Summit, NC include Brown Summit Middle School, Piedmont Classical High School and Summit Creek Academy.
How many public schools are located in Browns Summit?
5 public schools are located in Browns Summit.
What is the racial composition of students in Browns Summit?
Browns Summit public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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