For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in Lake Lure, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Lake Lure, NC is Lake Lure Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Lure, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lake Lure have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Lure, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Lure Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Lake Lure, NC 28746
(828) 625-9292
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Lure, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Lure, NC include Lake Lure Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lake Lure?
1 public schools are located in Lake Lure.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Lure?
Lake Lure public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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