Cliffside Elementary School
4016 US HWY 221, Cliffside, NC 28024
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
196
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Springmore Elementary School
616 McBrayer Homestead Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
581
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
286 Learning Pky, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
487
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Ellenboro Elementary School
813 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
558
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Crest High School
800 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,101
SAT Overall Score
1180
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Union Elementary School
1440 Union Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
424
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
East Rutherford High School
331 E High Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
640
SAT Overall Score
1110
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Chase High School
1603 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
625
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
100 Forrest W Hunt Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
406
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Sunshine Elementary School
231 Toney Rd, Bostic, NC 28018
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
197
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Burns Middle
215 Shady Grove Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
768
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Chase Middle School
840 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
481
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Crest Middle School
315 Beaver Dam Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
833
Math Proficiency
55%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Burns High School
307 E Stagecoach Trl, Lawndale, NC 28090
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
922
SAT Overall Score
1080
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
22
East Rutherford Middle School
259 E Church St, Bostic, NC 28018
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
563
Math Proficiency
46%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
Rutherford County Tech Center
Freedom Academy
245 Main St, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School 3rd to 11th
Liberty Christian Academy
821 Webb Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
For families seeking quality education in 28040, Ellenboro, NC, the area offers 18 school options including the highly-rated Cliffside Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 87% math proficiency. There are a variety of education options in 28040, NC, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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