For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 102 students in Spruce Pine, NC.
Spruce Pine, NC public high school have an average reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public high schools of 58%).
Spruce Pine, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mayland Early College, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spruce Pine, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayland Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 Mayland Dr
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 766-2590
Gr: 9-13 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Spruce Pine, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 Harris Street
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spruce Pine, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spruce Pine, NC include Mayland Early College.
How many public high schools are located in Spruce Pine?
1 public high schools are located in Spruce Pine.
What is the racial composition of students in Spruce Pine?
Spruce Pine public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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