Overview

Upward Elementary is a public school in Flat Rock, NC. It is one of 13 elementary schools in Henderson County School District.

School Rating

Upward Elementary is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
4/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

45 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
School leader: Mr Michael Gates
(828) 697-4764
(828) 698-6131
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School attendance zone
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Upward Adventist School
    0.28 miles
    Private; K-8
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Faith Christian Academy
    0.96 miles
    Private; PK-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Laurie's Child Care Center
    1.16 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Country Bear Dc-Hendersonville
    1.18 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    His Kids Child Development Center
    1.61 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Tomorrows Hope Child Development Center
    1.61 miles
    Private; PK, K
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Helping Hand Developmental Center
    1.61 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 10 /10
    Henderson Co Early College High
    1.65 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    4.7 (3 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Henderson County Career Academy
    1.65 miles
    Public district; 6-12
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Henderson Co Early College High
    1.65 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    4.7 (3 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Polk County Early College
    12.12 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    4.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Rugby Middle
    8.07 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    2.7 (19 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    West Henderson High
    8.36 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.1 (9 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Hendersonville High
    4.34 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    5.0 (3 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Glenn C Marlow Elementary
    11.57 miles
    Public district; K-5
    5.0 (6 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Sugarloaf Elementary
    3.16 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    4.7 (3 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    North Henderson High
    4.81 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.4 (5 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Etowah Elementary
    10.97 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
    4.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    FernLeaf Commmunity Charter School
    10.77 miles
    Public charter; K-12
    4.7 (14 Reviews)