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Piney Creek Elementary School

559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Piney Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Piney Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Piney Creek Elementary School's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
185 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Piney Creek 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 Piney Creek Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1537 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Piney Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Piney Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
88%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Piney Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Piney Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Piney Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Creek Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piney Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparta Elementary School, Glade Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Piney Creek Elementary School?
185 students attend Piney Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Piney Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piney Creek Elementary School?
Piney Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piney Creek Elementary School offer ?
Piney Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Piney Creek Elementary School part of?
Piney Creek Elementary School is part of Alleghany County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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