For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 138 students in Hot Springs, NC.
The top ranked public school in Hot Springs, NC is Hot Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Hot Springs, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Serpentine Ave
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-3292
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Hot Springs, NC include Hot Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hot Springs?
1 public schools are located in Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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