Best Public Schools in Whittier, NC (2026)

Best Whittier Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in Whittier, NC.

The top-ranked public school in Whittier, NC is Smokey Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Whittier, NC public school have an score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Whittier have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Whittier, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Smokey Mountain Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
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Bottom 50%

884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535

Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Whittier, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in Whittier, NC include Smokey Mountain Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Whittier?

1 public schools are located in Whittier.

What is the racial composition of students in Whittier?

Whittier public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).