Best Timberlake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 512 students in Timberlake, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Timberlake, NC is Helena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Timberlake, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Timberlake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Timberlake, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 Helena Moriah Rd
Timberlake, NC 27583
(336) 364-7715
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Timberlake, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Timberlake, NC include Helena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Timberlake?
1 public schools are located in Timberlake.
What is the racial composition of students in Timberlake?
Timberlake public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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