For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,231 students in East Flat Rock, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Flat Rock, NC are Hillandale Elementary School and Flat Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Flat Rock, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Flat Rock have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Flat Rock, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillandale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Preston Lane
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4782
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4782
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Preston Lane
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4775
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Flat Rock, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Flat Rock, NC include Hillandale Elementary School and Flat Rock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Flat Rock?
2 public elementary schools are located in East Flat Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in East Flat Rock?
East Flat Rock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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