Best Tryon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 367 students in Tryon, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Tryon, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in Tryon, NC is Tryon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tryon, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Tryon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Tryon, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tryon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Place
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6584
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tryon, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Tryon, NC include Tryon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tryon?
1 public schools are located in Tryon.
What percentage of students in Tryon go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Tryon are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tryon?
Tryon public schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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