Best Public Schools in Colfax, NC

Summary:

The city of Colfax, North Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Colfax Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Guilford County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Colfax Elementary boasts impressive academic performance, with 5th-grade students achieving 80.2% proficiency in mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.8 to 1 likely contributes to its success. Additionally, Colfax Elementary serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that reflects the broader community, and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 38.34% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the limited data available for only one school in Colfax, the information provided paints a picture of an exceptional educational institution that is effectively supporting the diverse needs of its students and delivering outstanding academic results. This information can be valuable for parents, educators, and policymakers in understanding the educational opportunities and challenges within the Colfax community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colfax Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9112 West Market Street	Colfax	27235	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 275-4332	582	40	14.6	40.7%	294 (50.5%)	129 (22.2%)	67 (11.5%)	57 (9.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.2%)	83.2	202^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	86.6%		85	165^th of 1502 public elementary schools	89.0%	37	72.2	72.1	80.2	60.8	69.8	72.5	79.1	$9,282	$751	$8,531

Cities Near Colfax

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Greensboro	2.84 mi	82	268^th
High Point	3.59 mi	27	342^nd
Kernersville	4.4 mi	12	211^th
Oak Ridge	4.91 mi	1	1^st
Winston Salem	7.44 mi	66	358^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.