For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 297 students in Vilas, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Vilas, NC is Cove Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Vilas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vilas, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Vanderpool Rd
Vilas, NC 28692
(828) 297-2781
Vilas, NC 28692
(828) 297-2781
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vilas, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Vilas, NC include Cove Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vilas?
1 public schools are located in Vilas.
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas?
Vilas public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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