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14 schools in Garner

North Carolina · Public K-12

Garner, North Carolina operates 14 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 11,877 students (around 848 per campus).

7-year change in Garner

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,877
+525 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+2 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 40%
% Hispanic
30%
was 22%
% Black
34%
was 32%
% Asian
4%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aversboro ElementaryElementaryPK-05381
Bryan Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05685
Cleveland MiddleMiddle06-08936
Creech Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05549
East Garner ElementaryElementaryPK-05535
East Garner MiddleMiddle06-081,109
Garner HighHigh09-121,670
North Garner MiddleMiddle06-08831
Polenta ElementaryElementaryPK-051,010
Rand Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05394
South Garner HighHigh09-121,835
Timber Drive ElementaryElementaryPK-05391
Vandora Springs ElementaryElementaryPK-05582
West View ElementaryElementaryPK-05969

About Garner

Public education in Garner, North Carolina runs across 14 schools that educates roughly 11,877 students. By footprint, Garner sits in the middle-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Garner average about 848 students each, 49% meaningfully above the North Carolina norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Garner has expanded 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 11,352 students to 11,877. The school count climbed from 12 to 14 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 40% to 28% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Garner discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Garner?
Garner, North Carolina has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,877 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Garner?
Garner has 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Garner?
South Garner High is the largest public school in Garner by enrollment, with approximately 1,835 students.
What school districts serve Garner?
Garner is served by 2 public school districts, including Wake County Schools, Johnston County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Garner cover?
Public schools in Garner serve students from pre-K through grade 12.