For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,367 students in 28712, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 179 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 28712, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28712, NC are Brevard High School, Brevard Elementary School and Brevard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28712 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28712, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28712, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brevard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 N. Country Club Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #22.
Brevard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Brevard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
28712, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28712, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28712, NC include Brevard High School, Brevard Elementary School and Brevard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28712?
5 public schools are located in 28712.
What percentage of students in 28712 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 28712 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28712?
28712 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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