For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 977 students in 28756, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28756, NC are Polk Central Elementary School, Polk County Middle School and Sunny View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28756 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28756, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28756, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polk Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Polk County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Wolverine Trail
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-2215
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sunny View Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86 Sunny View School Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28756, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28756, NC include Polk Central Elementary School, Polk County Middle School and Sunny View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28756?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28756.
What is the racial composition of students in 28756?
28756 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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