For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 142 students in Saluda, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Saluda, NC is Saluda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saluda, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Saluda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Saluda, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saluda, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Saluda, NC include Saluda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saluda?
1 public schools are located in Saluda.
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda?
Saluda public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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