Best Nebo Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 334 students in Nebo, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Nebo, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Nebo, NC is Nebo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nebo, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Nebo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Nebo, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
254 Nebo School Road
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-4737
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Nebo, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Nebo, NC include Nebo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nebo?
1 public schools are located in Nebo.
What percentage of students in Nebo go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Nebo are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nebo?
Nebo public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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