For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in Faison, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Faison, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in Faison, NC is Hargrove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faison, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Faison have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Faison, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hargrove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7725 Faison Hwy
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Faison, NC 28341
(910) 533-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Faison, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Faison, NC include Hargrove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Faison?
1 public schools are located in Faison.
What percentage of students in Faison go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Faison are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Faison?
Faison public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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