For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 353 students in 28789, NC.
The top ranked public school in 28789, NC is Smokey Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28789 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28789, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28789, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smokey Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28789, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28789, NC include Smokey Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28789?
1 public schools are located in 28789.
What is the racial composition of students in 28789?
28789 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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