Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Public Schools in Fremont, NC

At a glance

Schools

1,383

Students

Top rankedNorwayne Middle330^th of 773 North Carolina middle schools

Compare North Carolina cities →See the top-ranked North Carolina schools →

Summary:

The city of Fremont, North Carolina is home to two schools: Norwayne Middle and Fremont STARS Elementary. These schools serve students in the Wayne County Public Schools district, which faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Based on the available data, Fremont STARS Elementary appears to be a standout school in the region, particularly in its strong mathematics performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, Fremont STARS Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics across all grade levels compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's reading proficiency rates lagged behind. In contrast, Norwayne Middle had more mixed results, with some grade levels performing well in mathematics and reading, while others struggled to meet the district and state benchmarks.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by both schools, Fremont STARS Elementary spends more per student ($11,245) than Norwayne Middle ($8,110), which may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance, particularly in mathematics. However, further investigation into the factors contributing to the schools' academic outcomes and resource allocation strategies could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the Fremont area.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fremont STARS Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	647 NC Hwy 222	Fremont	27830	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 242-3410	535	34	15.6	99.4%	272 (50.8%)	111 (20.7%)	116 (21.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.6%)	43.9	849^th of 1490 public elementary schools	43.0%		50.9	731^st of 1505 public elementary schools	51.4%	118	72.8	56.8	54.5				42.0	59.1	40.9				43.2		$11,245	$1,563	$9,682
Norwayne Middle	Public	6-8	1394 Norwayne School Road	Fremont	27830	Wayne County	Wayne County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 242-3414	848	43	19.5	99.6%	386 (45.5%)	218 (25.7%)	164 (19.3%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.8%)	54.8	330^th of 773 public middle schools	57.3%		58.1	305^th of 793 public middle schools	61.5%	25				43.4	56.2	75.4				38.2	50.8	59.6		74.1	$8,110	$796	$7,314

Cities Near Fremont

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pikeville	2.48 mi	3	156^th
Black Creek	6.88 mi	1	191^st
Lucama	7.12 mi	2	22^nd
Goldsboro	8.26 mi	26	318^th
Stantonsburg	8.78 mi	2	236^th

See the top NC North Carolina cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.