Best public schools in Candler, NC

6 public schools in Candler: 4 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Elementary schools

4 schools in Candler, best first

Hominy Valley Elementary 72.2

Buncombe County Schools · Grades K-4 · 428 students

ELA 65%Math 68%

#350 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Pisgah Elementary 69.5

Buncombe County Schools · Grades K-4 · 167 students

ELA 56%Math 75%

#383 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Candler Elementary 55.1

Buncombe County Schools · Grades PK-4 · 365 students

ELA 54%Math 63%

#564 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Enka Intermediate 39.2

Buncombe County Schools · Grades 5-6 · 577 students

ELA 50%Math 53%Science 67%

#764 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

1 school in Candler

Enka Middle 36.2

Buncombe County Schools · Grades 7-8 · 617 students

ELA 47%Math 43%Science 66%

#294 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

1 school in Candler

Buncombe County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 1,037 students

ELA 58%Math 41%Science 54%

#367 of 512 in North Carolina

School districts serving Candler

Buncombe County Schools 45

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