For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in Black Mountain, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC are Owen High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Mountain, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Black Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Black Mountain, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Flat Creek Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-5217
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-5217
Gr: 4-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Black Mountain Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2645
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2645
Gr: PK-3 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC include Owen High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Primary.
How many public schools are located in Black Mountain?
3 public schools are located in Black Mountain.
What percentage of students in Black Mountain go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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