For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,696 students in 28732, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 628 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 28732, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28732, NC are Cane Creek Middle School, Fletcher Elementary School and Fernleaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28732 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28732, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28732, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570 Lower Brush Creek Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 628-0824
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Howard Gap Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-0580
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-0580
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fernleaf
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Howard Gap Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Fletcher, NC 28732
(828) 684-3645
Gr: K-11 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28732, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28732, NC include Cane Creek Middle School, Fletcher Elementary School and Fernleaf.
How many public schools are located in 28732?
3 public schools are located in 28732.
What percentage of students in 28732 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 28732 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28732?
28732 public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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