For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,063 students in Haw River, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Haw River, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Haw River, NC are Alamance Community School and Haw River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haw River, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Haw River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Haw River, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamance Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Kronbergs Court
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 270-5052
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 270-5052
Gr: K-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Haw River Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Main Street
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0177
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 578-0177
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 S Hwy 119
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 513-4780
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 513-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Haw River, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Haw River, NC include Alamance Community School and Haw River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Haw River?
3 public schools are located in Haw River.
What percentage of students in Haw River go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Haw River are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Haw River?
Haw River public schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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