For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,110 students in Iron Station, NC.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Iron Station have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Iron Station, NC (2025-26)
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 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron Station, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Iron Station, NC include East Lincoln Middle School and Iron Station Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Iron Station?
2 public schools are located in Iron Station.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron Station?
Iron Station public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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