For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,786 students in 28714, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28714, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28714, NC are Blue Ridge Elementary School, Mountain Heritage High School and East Yancey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28714 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28714, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28714, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Heritage High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
South Toe Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 South Toe School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
28714, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28714, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28714, NC include Blue Ridge Elementary School, Mountain Heritage High School and East Yancey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28714, NC?
6 public schools are located in 28714, NC.
What percentage of students in 28714, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28714, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28714, NC?
28714, NC public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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