For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,301 students in 28904, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 77 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28904, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28904, NC are Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28904 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28904, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28904, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayesville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Yellow Jacket Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-6532
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Hayesville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Elementary School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-8586
Grades: 3-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Hayesville Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 School Drive
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-9924
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
698 Anderson St
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-3763
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28904, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28904, NC include Hayesville High School, Hayesville Elementary School and Hayesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28904?
4 public schools are located in 28904.
What percentage of students in 28904 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28904 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28904?
28904 public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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