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Best Hiddenite Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 911 students in Hiddenite, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Hiddenite, NC are Hiddenite Elementary School and East Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiddenite, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hiddenite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Hiddenite, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiddenite Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hiddenite, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hiddenite, NC include Hiddenite Elementary School and East Alexander Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hiddenite?
2 public schools are located in Hiddenite.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiddenite?
Hiddenite public schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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