For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 497 students in Wentworth, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Wentworth, NC is Wentworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wentworth, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wentworth have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wentworth, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8806 Nc Hwy 87
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
Wentworth, NC 27375
(336) 634-3250
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wentworth, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wentworth, NC include Wentworth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wentworth?
1 public elementary schools are located in Wentworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Wentworth?
Wentworth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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