For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 672 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC are Harris Middle School and Deyton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spruce Pine, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spruce Pine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spruce Pine, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-3340
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Deyton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2070
Gr: 3-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
2206 Carters Ridge Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-9562
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Spruce Pine, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spruce Pine, NC include Harris Middle School and Deyton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine?
3 public elementary schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Spruce Pine?
Spruce Pine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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