For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 222 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Spruce Pine, NC is Harris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spruce Pine, NC public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Spruce Pine have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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%
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 middle schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spruce Pine, NC include Harris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spruce Pine?
1 public middle schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Spruce Pine?
Spruce Pine public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.