For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,327 students in Yancey County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yancey County, NC are Blue Ridge Elementary School, South Toe Elementary School and East Yancey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yancey County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yancey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yancey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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.
South Toe Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
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: #33.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
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.
Micaville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 State Hwy 80 South
Micaville, NC 28755
(828) 675-4161
Micaville, NC 28755
(828) 675-4161
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Yancey County 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
4256 Nc 197
Green Mountain, NC 28740
(828) 688-4853
Green Mountain, NC 28740
(828) 688-4853
Grades: K-5
| 47 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 elementary schools in Yancey County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yancey County, NC include Blue Ridge Elementary School, South Toe Elementary School and East Yancey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yancey County, NC?
6 public elementary schools are located in Yancey County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Yancey County, NC?
Yancey County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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