Saluda: Schools & Education
Education in Saluda: 1 public school. Saluda Elementary School is the largest at 146 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 146 students.
- ~683 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 683 residents per school. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Polk County Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 146 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 15 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 58 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 39.7% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Blue Ridge Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Blue Ridge Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Flat Rock |
| Nearest College · Phone | (828) 694-1700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Saluda Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 44 West Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (828) 722-5218 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 28773 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2449 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 53.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12