Serving 213 students in grades 3-5, Deyton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Deyton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deyton Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Deyton Elementary School is ranked #1323 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Deyton Elementary School?
213 students attend Deyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Deyton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deyton Elementary School?
Deyton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deyton Elementary School offer ?
Deyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Deyton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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