Summary:
ZIP code 28747, serving the Lake Toxaway area of North Carolina, contains just one public school: T C Henderson, an elementary school serving grades PK through 5 within Transylvania County Schools.
Because T C Henderson is the only school in this ZIP code, it is both the sole elementary option and the only public school option at all. There are no middle or high schools located in 28747, so families will need to look elsewhere in Transylvania County for secondary education. This school serves a small student body of approximately 133 students and maintains a notably favorable 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio, which supports personalized attention. Nearly 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, making this a high-poverty school. Despite that, the school posts solid results in several key areas. Chronic absenteeism stands at 17.5%, lower than both the district's 20.0% and the state's 24.2%. The school has also improved its statewide ranking, climbing from the 48th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 62nd percentile in 2025–2026, where it currently ranks 574 out of 1,492 elementary schools and earns 3 stars.
Academically, math and science are the clear strengths. In 2025–2026, 4th-grade math proficiency reached 68.4% versus 61.4% statewide, while 4th-grade reading hit 73.7%, far above the state's 57.7%. The prior year, 5th-grade science proficiency was 68.2%, exceeding both district and state averages. The most significant area of concern is 3rd-grade reading, which fell to just 44.4% in 2025–2026, well below the district's 59.0% and the state's 55.6%. Given the small grade-level cohorts of about 20–25 students, year-to-year swings are likely, but the overall trajectory appears positive, with robust per-student spending historically reported at $14,225 and a low student-teacher ratio supporting the school's progress.
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