For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 677 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC are Harris Middle School and Deyton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spruce Pine, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spruce Pine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spruce Pine, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Deyton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Grades: 3-5
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenlee Primary
Magnet School
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Grades: K-2
| 222 students
Spruce Pine, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC include Harris Middle School and Deyton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine?
3 public elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Spruce Pine?
Spruce Pine 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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