For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,568 students in 28732, NC (there are , serving 661 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 28732, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28732, NC are Cane Creek Middle School, Fletcher Elementary School and Fernleaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28732 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28732, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28732, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cane Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570 Lower Brush Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Howard Gap Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-0580
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-0580
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Fernleaf
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Grades: K-10
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28732, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28732, NC include Cane Creek Middle School, Fletcher Elementary School and Fernleaf.
How many public schools are located in 28732?
3 public schools are located in 28732.
What percentage of students in 28732 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 28732 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28732?
28732 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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