For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 731 students in 28731, NC (there are , serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 28731, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28731, NC are Henderson County Early College, Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28731 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28731, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28731, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henderson County Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4561
Gr: 9-13 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Upward Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4764
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4764
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Henderson County Career Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 697-4629
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28731, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28731, NC include Henderson County Early College, Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28731?
3 public schools are located in 28731.
What percentage of students in 28731 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 28731 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28731?
28731 public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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