For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,306 students in Cameron, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cameron, NC are New Century Middle School, Cameron Elementary School and Johnsonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cameron, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cameron have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Cameron, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1577 Union Church Road
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 947-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Nc Hwy 24 27
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 245-7814
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cameron, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cameron, NC include New Century Middle School, Cameron Elementary School and Johnsonville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cameron?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cameron.
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron?
Cameron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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