For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,105 students in Iron Station, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Station, NC are East Lincoln Middle School and Iron Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron Station, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron Station have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iron Station, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4137 Hwy 73
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 732-0761
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 732-0761
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Iron Station Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Hwy 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Station, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Station, NC include East Lincoln Middle School and Iron Station Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron Station?
2 public elementary schools are located in Iron Station.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron Station?
Iron Station public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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