For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 560 students in Flat Rock, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flat Rock, NC are 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.
Flat Rock, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Flat Rock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Flat Rock, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Flat Rock, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Flat Rock, NC include Upward Elementary School and Henderson County Career Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Flat Rock?
2 public elementary schools are located in Flat Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Flat Rock?
Flat Rock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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