For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 880 students in 28636, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28636, NC are Hiddenite Elementary School and East Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28636 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28636, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28636, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiddenite Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28636, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28636, NC include Hiddenite Elementary School and East Alexander Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28636?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28636.
What is the racial composition of students in 28636?
28636 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.