For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Etowah, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Etowah, NC is Etowah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Etowah 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 Etowah, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etowah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Etowah School Road
Etowah, NC 28729
(828) 891-6560
Etowah, NC 28729
(828) 891-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Etowah, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Etowah, NC include Etowah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Etowah?
1 public schools are located in Etowah.
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah?
Etowah 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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