For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 731 students in Flat Rock, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Flat Rock, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Flat Rock, NC are Henderson County Early College, Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flat Rock, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Flat Rock have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Flat Rock, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Grades: 9-13
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Upward Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4764
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4764
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Flat Rock, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Flat Rock, NC include Henderson County Early College, Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in Flat Rock?
3 public schools are located in Flat Rock.
What percentage of students in Flat Rock go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Flat Rock are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Flat Rock?
Flat Rock public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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