Best Public Schools in Cliffside, NC (2025-26)

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Best Cliffside Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cliffside Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

4016 Us Hwy 221-a
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).