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1 schools in Cliffside

North Carolina · Public K-12

For families in Cliffside, public-school options total 1 K-12 campus, with combined enrollment near 188 (1 elementary).

7-year change in Cliffside

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
188
-94 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 80%
% Hispanic
17%
was 14%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cliffside Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05188

About Cliffside

Public education in Cliffside, North Carolina runs across 1 schools that hosts roughly 188 students. By footprint, Cliffside sits in the thinly populated bracket.

Average school size in Cliffside is around 188 students, 67% below the North Carolina average of about 571.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 33%: 282 students in SY 2017-18 versus 188 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 80% to 71%.

On allk12, the community for Cliffside discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cliffside?
Cliffside, North Carolina has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 188 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Cliffside?
Cliffside has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Cliffside?
Cliffside Elementary School is the largest public school in Cliffside by enrollment, with approximately 188 students.
What school districts serve Cliffside?
Cliffside public schools are operated by Rutherford County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Cliffside cover?
Public schools in Cliffside serve students from kindergarten through grade 5.