Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nantahala School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nantahala School serves the western part of Topton, NC, covering an area of approximately 90.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nantahala School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nantahala School's student population of 97 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nantahala School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nantahala School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nantahala School's ranking?
Nantahala School is ranked #1295 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nantahala School often compared to?
Nantahala Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy High School, Macon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nantahala School?
The graduation rate of Nantahala School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Nantahala School?
97 students attend Nantahala School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nantahala School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nantahala School?
Nantahala School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nantahala School offer ?
Nantahala School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nantahala School part of?
Nantahala School is part of Macon County Schools.
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