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Courtney Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5
784th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,490 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Better than 47% of North Carolina elementary schools
Summary

Courtney Elementary is a public elementary school located in Yadkinville, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Yadkin County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Courtney Elementary has shown a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 242 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 784 out of 1,490 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. For example, in 2024-2025, Courtney Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 61.7%, compared to the district's 63.4% and the state's 64.1%, but its 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was only 41.4%, significantly lower than the district's 45.7% and the state's 52.9%.

Courtney Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 98.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as West Yadkin Elementary and Yadkinville Elementary, Courtney Elementary generally performs worse on state assessments, with lower proficiency rates in both math and reading. However, the school's performance is better than some nearby schools in other districts, such as Frank Morgan Elementary and Yadkinville Elementary, which have similar demographic and socioeconomic profiles.

250
Students ?
16.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,380
Per pupil spending ?
98.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2529 Courtney-Huntsville Rd
       Yadkinville, NC  27055

(336) 551-1120

District: Yadkin County Schools


Students who attend Courtney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forbush Middle
High:    Forbush High
Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
Hispanic:
24.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2015
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school55%
District avg53%
North Carolina avg57%
784th of 1,490
North Carolina public elementary schools ?
Bottom 47%▼ down 36 pts since 2015
From top 17% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of North Carolina Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 7Elementary Schools in the Yadkin County Schools
135th of 242Yadkin County Schools among North Carolina districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202547.9784 of 149047.4%★★☆☆☆
202457.1633 of 150557.9%★★★☆☆
202359.7585 of 150261.1%★★★☆☆
202250.9727 of 151452.0%★★★☆☆
202152.8669 of 148955.1%★★★☆☆
201979.1242 of 147383.6%★★★★☆
201877.7261 of 143481.8%★★★★☆
201778.0259 of 142981.9%★★★★☆
201679.1246 of 142582.7%★★★★☆
201579.8245 of 144083.0%★★★★☆
201479.7247 of 139082.2%★★★★☆
201379.4236 of 140383.2%★★★★☆
201279.6221 of 138884.1%★★★★☆
201175.4282 of 138179.6%★★★★☆
201065.5497 of 136363.5%★★★☆☆
200947.3805 of 135440.5%★★☆☆☆
200842.0842 of 132436.4%★★☆☆☆
200735.8955 of 129326.1%★☆☆☆☆
200648.7736 of 127642.3%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202545.3810 of 145144.2%★★☆☆☆
202457.8584 of 145559.9%★★★☆☆
202354.7642 of 145956.0%★★★☆☆
202241.5861 of 145840.9%★★☆☆☆
202141.3810 of 144043.8%★★☆☆☆
201974.5308 of 142478.4%★★★★☆
201872.4347 of 140575.3%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202553.3433 of 96154.9%★★★☆☆
202488.359 of 95193.8%★★★★★
202362.2271 of 91570.4%★★★★☆
202258.5300 of 89366.4%★★★☆☆
201986.161 of 86592.9%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202564.9397 of 143772.4%★★★★☆
202465.7388 of 145073.2%★★★★☆
202375.0235 of 143783.6%★★★★☆
202280.2142 of 136689.6%★★★★☆
202180.8139 of 132989.5%★★★★☆
201985.596 of 136192.9%★★★★★
201886.184 of 133293.7%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202550.5717 of 145050.6%★★★☆☆
202454.6659 of 146455.0%★★★☆☆
202364.3483 of 146166.9%★★★☆☆
202259.7571 of 146461.0%★★★☆☆
202163.8486 of 144466.3%★★★☆☆
201979.8220 of 143084.6%★★★★☆
201876.4266 of 141381.2%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202528.3927 of 117220.9%★☆☆☆☆
202431.4871 of 116625.3%★☆☆☆☆
202342.1723 of 118338.9%★★☆☆☆
202236.3814 of 119431.8%★★☆☆☆
202146.3628 of 117246.4%★★☆☆☆
201971.8291 of 118375.4%★★★★☆
201865.2403 of 117865.8%★★★☆☆
Middle school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
200933.5485 of 63023.0%★☆☆☆☆
200854.8311 of 62049.8%★★☆☆☆
200754.1319 of 60647.4%★★☆☆☆
200672.2140 of 59876.6%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+25 vs school
Hispanic (2025)55th percentile+8 vs school
Male (2025)51st percentile+3 vs school
Female (2025)44th percentile-3 vs school
White (2025)21st percentile-26 vs school
By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics62%~ state avg
Science59%-3 vs state
Reading47%-6 vs state

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote Courtney Elementary has been an experience this year for my grandchildren in grades K-1. The teachers were very supportive and caring, and displayed exemplary skills in teaching. Transferring from another school during the school season was a big step for my grandchildren, but their teachers helped make the adjustment nearly effortless. The school does not have diversity where students are concerned, but is a great school to receive a well-rounded and professionally guided education. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote Courtney Elementary School is a great school of caring and committed teachers. The location leaves the school without diversity in the student body, which is something parents might want to take into consideration. Otherwise, parents would be pleased at the education and attention their students receive at Courtney Elementary. Close Quote





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In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Courtney Elementary.

Students at Courtney Elementary are 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Courtney Elementary ranks 784th of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Courtney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forbush Middle
High : Forbush High


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