For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 344 students in Highlands, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Highlands, NC is Highlands School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Highlands have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Highlands, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Pierson Dr
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2147
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2147
Gr: K-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highlands, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Highlands, NC include Highlands School.
How many public schools are located in Highlands?
1 public schools are located in Highlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands?
Highlands public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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