For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 432 students in Carolina Beach, NC.
The top ranked public school in Carolina Beach, NC is Carolina Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carolina Beach, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Carolina Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carolina Beach, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolina Beach Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 South 4th St
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4340
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4340
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carolina Beach, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Carolina Beach, NC include Carolina Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carolina Beach?
1 public schools are located in Carolina Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Carolina Beach?
Carolina Beach public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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