For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,190 students in 28715, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 292 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 28715, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28715, NC are Enka High School, Hominy Valley Elementary School and Enka Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28715 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28715, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28715, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enka High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Hominy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Enka Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Enka Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Asheville Commerce Parkway
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
Grades: 5-6
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Pisgah Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Candler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Grades: K-4
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28715, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28715, NC include Enka High School, Hominy Valley Elementary School and Enka Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28715, NC?
6 public schools are located in 28715, NC.
What percentage of students in 28715, NC go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 28715, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28715, NC?
28715, NC public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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