For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 488 students in Hays, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hays, NC is Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hays have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Hays, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5464 Mountain View Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hays, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hays, NC include Mountain View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hays?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hays.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays?
Hays public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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