For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 354 students in Nebo, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 68% 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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Nebo, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
254 Nebo School Road
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-4737
Nebo, NC 28761
(828) 652-4737
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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?
68% 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 23% 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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