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Best Public Schools in East Flat Rock, NC (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best East Flat Rock Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,163 students in East Flat Rock, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in East Flat Rock, NC are East Henderson High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in East Flat Rock have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 East Flat Rock, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Henderson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Eagle Pride Drive
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4768
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Hillandale Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Preston Lane
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
(828) 697-4782
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Preston Lane
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 schools in East Flat Rock, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in East Flat Rock, NC include East Henderson High School, Hillandale Elementary School and Flat Rock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Flat Rock?
3 public schools are located in East Flat Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in East Flat Rock?
East Flat Rock public schools minority enrollment is 48% 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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