For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 880 students in Hiddenite, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Hiddenite, 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.
Hiddenite, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Hiddenite have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hiddenite, NC (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 schools in Hiddenite, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Hiddenite, NC include Hiddenite Elementary School and East Alexander Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hiddenite?
2 public schools are located in Hiddenite.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiddenite?
Hiddenite public schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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