For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 102 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
Spruce Pine, NC public high school have an average reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high schools of 58%).
Spruce Pine, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mayland Early College, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spruce Pine, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayland Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Grades: 9-13
| 102 students
Spruce Pine, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Spruce Pine, NC include Mayland Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Spruce Pine?
1 public high schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Spruce Pine?
Spruce Pine public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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