For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,096 students in Connelly Springs, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 257 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Connelly Springs, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Connelly Springs, NC are East Burke High School, Icard Elementary School and East Burke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connelly Springs, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Connelly Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Connelly Springs, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Burke High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3695 East Burke Boulevard
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Icard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
East Burke Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Connelly Springs, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Connelly Springs, NC include East Burke High School, Icard Elementary School and East Burke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Connelly Springs?
4 public schools are located in Connelly Springs.
What percentage of students in Connelly Springs go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Connelly Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Connelly Springs?
Connelly Springs public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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