For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,287 students in 28712, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28712, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28712, NC are Brevard High School, Brevard Elementary School and Brevard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28712 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28712, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28712, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 N. Country Club Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28712, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28712, NC include Brevard High School, Brevard Elementary School and Brevard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28712?
5 public schools are located in 28712.
What percentage of students in 28712 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28712 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28712?
28712 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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