For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,166 students in 28715, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 279 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 28715, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28715, NC are Enka High School, Pisgah Elementary School and Hominy Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28715 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28715, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28715, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enka High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1495 Pisgah Hwy
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5023
Gr: K-4 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hominy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Enka Lake Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-0619
Gr: K-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Candler Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Candler School Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5018
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Enka Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Asheville Commerce Parkway
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 255-1380
Gr: 5-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Enka Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28715, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28715, NC include Enka High School, Pisgah Elementary School and Hominy Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28715?
6 public schools are located in 28715.
What percentage of students in 28715 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 28715 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28715?
28715 public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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