For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in 28711, NC (there are , serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28711, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28711, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 28711 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 28711, NC 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 28711, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 150 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28711, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28711, NC include Owen High School, Black Mountain Elementary School and Black Mountain Primary.
How many public schools are located in 28711?
3 public schools are located in 28711.
What percentage of students in 28711 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28711 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28711?
28711 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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