Total enrollment
3,166
-147 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Candler
North Carolina · Public K-12
Inside Candler (North Carolina), 6 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 3,166 students, averaging 528 per campus.
7-year change in Candler
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 78%
% Hispanic
24%
was 15%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 381 |
| Enka High | High | 09-12 | 1,051 |
| Enka Intermediate | Middle | 05-06 | 585 |
| Enka Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 588 |
| Hominy Valley Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 399 |
| Pisgah Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 162 |
About Candler
Public education in Candler, North Carolina runs across 6 schools that teaches roughly 3,166 students. By footprint, Candler sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,166 students, contracted 4% from the 3,313 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 78% to 69%.
On allk12, the community for Candler discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.