Best Public Schools in 28789 (Whittier, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 28789 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in 28789, NC.

The top-ranked public school in 28789, NC is Smokey Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 28789 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 28789, NC 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 28789, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

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 28789, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in 28789, NC include Smokey Mountain Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 28789?

1 public schools are located in 28789.

What is the racial composition of students in 28789?

28789 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).