For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 345 students in 28160, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in 28160, NC is Spindale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 28160 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28160, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28160, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spindale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 N Oak St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
28160, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carver Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
900 Carver St
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Spindale, NC 28160
(828) 286-3901
Gr: PK | 206 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28160, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28160, NC include Spindale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28160?
1 public elementary schools are located in 28160.
What is the racial composition of students in 28160?
28160 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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