For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 621 students in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Enka is Enka Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Enka, Candler, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enka Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 670-5010
Gr: 7-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler, NC include Enka Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Enka, Candler?
the neighborhood of Enka, Candler public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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