Total enrollment
6,374
+974 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Denver
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Denver number 7, teaching approximately 6,374 North Carolina students, an average of 911 per campus.
7-year change in Denver
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 84%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,497
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
6,374
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Springs Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 543 |
| East Lincoln High | High | 09-12 | 1,047 |
| Lincoln Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 2,316 |
| North Lincoln Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 774 |
| Rock Springs Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 639 |
| St James Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 653 |
| West Lake Preparatory Academy | Combined | KG-09 | 402 |
About Denver
Across Denver, North Carolina, 7 public schools serves about 6,374 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.
Schools in Denver average about 911 students each, 60% higher than the North Carolina norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,374 students, climbed 18% from the 5,400 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Denver added 1 school, going from 6 to 7. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 84% to 74%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Denver discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.