Yancey County Schools School District

100 School Circle
Burnsville, NC 28714
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Yancey County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,076 students in Yancey County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Yancey County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
2,076 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yancey County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#87 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
(21-22)
61%
51%
57%
50%
79%
63%
(21-22)
85-89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
1%
25%
% White
81%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,712 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,309 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,712
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,309
$11,612

Best Yancey County Schools School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Heritage High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 Mtn Heritage Hs Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6103
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Toe Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 South Toe School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Micaville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 State Hwy 80 South
Micaville, NC 28755
(828) 675-4161
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,076 students.
What is the rank of Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District is ranked #86 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yancey County Schools School District?
81% of Yancey County Schools School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yancey County Schools School District?
Yancey County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Yancey County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,309 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,076 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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