For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 196 students in Cliffside, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Cliffside, NC is Cliffside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliffside, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Cliffside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cliffside, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliffside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4016 Us Hwy 221-a
Cliffside, NC 28024
(828) 288-2235
Cliffside, NC 28024
(828) 288-2235
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cliffside, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Cliffside, NC include Cliffside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cliffside?
1 public schools are located in Cliffside.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliffside?
Cliffside public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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