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7 schools in Burnsville

North Carolina · Public K-12

Burnsville's public-school count of 7 reflects a system enrolling about 2,148 students inside North Carolina, broken out as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Burnsville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,950
-265 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-3 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 84%
% Hispanic
17%
was 14%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Blue Ridge ElementaryElementaryPK-05382
Burnsville ElementaryElementaryPK-05350
Cane River MiddleMiddle06-08210
East Yancey MiddleMiddle06-08259
Micaville ElementaryElementaryKG-05198
Mountain Heritage HighHigh09-12642
South Toe ElementaryElementaryKG-05107

About Burnsville

Burnsville, North Carolina is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,148 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 307, noticeably below the state mean of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 2,215 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,950 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 9 to 6 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 14% to 17%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Burnsville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Burnsville, North Carolina?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Burnsville, with a combined enrollment of about 2,148.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burnsville?
Burnsville has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burnsville?
Mountain Heritage High is the largest public school in Burnsville by enrollment, with approximately 642 students.
What school districts serve Burnsville?
Burnsville public schools are operated by Yancey County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Burnsville cover?
Public schools in Burnsville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.