For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 750 students in Bostic, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bostic, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bostic, NC are Sunshine Elementary School and East Rutherford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bostic, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Bostic 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bostic, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Toney Road
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-0658
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-0658
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
East Rutherford Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 East Church Street
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-3750
Bostic, NC 28018
(828) 245-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bostic, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Bostic, NC include Sunshine Elementary School and East Rutherford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bostic?
2 public schools are located in Bostic.
What percentage of students in Bostic go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bostic are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bostic?
Bostic public schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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