Elkin City Schools, North Carolina

Elkin City Schools is a unified school district in Surry County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,066 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.1 sq mi (67.6 km²) of land.

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Elkin City Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,066 ± 294
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Surry County
Land area
26.1 sq mi (67.6 km²)
Median household income
$62,519 ± $6,265
Median home value
$224,700 ± $24,147
Water area
0.32 sq mi (0.84 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3701380
Coordinates (central point)
36.286167, -80.833733

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Elkin City Schools, largest first

  1. Elkin Township6,066 people
  2. Elkin (town)4,043 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Surry County Schools12 mi northeast
  2. Yadkin County Schools12 mi southeast
  3. Wilkes County Schools19 mi west

These share a boundary with Elkin City Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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