For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 246 students in 28777, NC.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28777 have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28777, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public elementary schools are located in 28777, NC?
1 public elementary schools are located in 28777, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28777?
28777 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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