For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,233 students in Maiden, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Maiden, NC are Maiden High School, Maiden Middle School and Charles H Tuttle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maiden, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Maiden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Maiden, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maiden High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 West Main Street
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8197
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8197
Gr: 9-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Maiden Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 North C Avenue
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-2326
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-2326
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2872 Water Plant Road
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-3080
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-3080
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Maiden Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 Bob Smyre Ave
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8769
Maiden, NC 28650
(828) 428-8769
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Maiden, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Maiden, NC include Maiden High School, Maiden Middle School and Charles H Tuttle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maiden?
4 public schools are located in Maiden.
What is the racial composition of students in Maiden?
Maiden public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maiden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maiden include: Charles H Tuttle Elementary School vs. Maiden Elementary School, Maiden Elementary School vs. Charles H Tuttle Elementary School
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