Best Schools in Fountain, NC
Fountain, NC has 19 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,780 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Fountain meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fountain, NC
The top high schools in Fountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richlands High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Beddingfield High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
3. East Duplin High
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
4. Farmville Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
5. Southwest High
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
6. Southwest Edgecombe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fountain, NC
The top middle schools in Fountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Speight Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
2. Trexler Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. South Edgecombe Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
4. Farmville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
5. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fountain, NC
The top elementary schools in Fountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gardners Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
2. G W Carver Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
3. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
4. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Chinquapin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
6. Sam D Bundy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 378 Students
7. Falkland Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
8. H B Sugg Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pitt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fountain, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fountain, NC has a total population of 2,194 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fountain, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fountain, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fountain, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fountain, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fountain, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fountain, NC
How many schools are in Fountain, NC?
Fountain, NC has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,780 students in total.
How do schools in Fountain perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Fountain score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Fountain meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fountain?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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