For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in Black Mountain, NC (there are , serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC are Owen High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Mountain, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Black Mountain have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Black Mountain, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lake Eden Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 686-3852
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Flat Creek Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-5217
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-5217
Gr: 4-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Black Mountain Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2645
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2645
Gr: PK-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Black Mountain, NC include Owen High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Primary.
How many public schools are located in Black Mountain?
3 public schools are located in Black Mountain.
What percentage of students in Black Mountain go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Black Mountain are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Black Mountain?
Black Mountain public schools minority enrollment is 22% 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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