For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 students in 28771, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28771, NC are Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville Middle School and Robbinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28771 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28771, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28771, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Sweetwater Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9830
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9830
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Robbinsville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301b Sweetwater Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9840
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9840
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Robbinsville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Moose Branch Road
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9850
Robbinsville, NC 28771
(828) 479-9850
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28771, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28771, NC include Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville Middle School and Robbinsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28771?
3 public schools are located in 28771.
What is the racial composition of students in 28771?
28771 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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