| Index | Erwin | North Carolina | National |
| Average Test Scores | 33% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 1,895 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 510 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 183 | 7,963 |


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| Index | Erwin | North Carolina | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 76.8% | 83.4% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 74.9% | 81.9% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 44.6% | 59.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 22.8% | 38.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 13.8% | 29.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.1% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Erwin. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Erwin, NC schools is 33%. The average student to teacher ratio is 17:1. In Erwin, NC, an average of 76.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 74.9% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Wade, NC | 618 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Dunn, NC | 10,073 | 46% | 5.1% |
| Buies Creek, NC | 3,497 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Coats, NC | 2,536 | 35% | 27.1% |
| Four Oaks, NC | 2,278 | 35% | 27.8% |
| Erwin, NC | 5,237 | 33% | 31.8% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Vinton, IA | 5,238 | 80% | 66.0% |
| St. Clairsville, OH | 5,236 | 70% | 46.2% |
| North Fond du Lac, WI | 5,236 | 24% | 49.3% |
| Daleville, AL | 5,236 | 30% | 37.5% |
| Walnut Ridge, AR | 5,240 | 42% | 13.0% |
| Erwin, NC | 5,237 | 33% | 31.8% |