Best Public Schools in Tryon, NC

Summary:

Tryon, North Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Tryon Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. This high-performing school serves a diverse student population, with a strong focus on supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Polk County Schools, the district that Tryon Elementary School belongs to, has seen Tryon Elementary excel academically, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in mathematics, reading, and science. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 and high per-student spending of $12,033 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. Notably, 99.26% of Tryon Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school's commitment to serving a community with significant economic need.

Overall, Tryon Elementary School stands out as a model of academic excellence, equity, and resource allocation in the Tryon, North Carolina area. Its diverse student population, high-quality educational program, and dedication to supporting economically disadvantaged students make it a shining example of what a successful elementary school can achieve.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tryon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 School Place	Tryon	28782	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 859-6584	407	30	13.3	99.3%	275 (67.6%)	33 (8.1%)	65 (16.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.6%)	76.1	308^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.5%		86.9	144^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.4%	164	88.0	68.5	66.0	50.0	68.5	66.0	71.7	$12,033	$1,081	$10,952

Cities Near Tryon

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbus	4.03 mi	2	81^st
Mill Spring	6.35 mi	3	61^st
Saluda	6.81 mi	1	31^st
Flat Rock	10.91 mi	3	313^th
Hendersonville	11.82 mi	14	157^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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