For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 239 students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Cape Fear is District No 7 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
District No 7 Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5721 Smithfield Road
Wade, NC 28395
(910) 483-0001
Wade, NC 28395
(910) 483-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade, NC include District No 7 Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade?
the neighborhood of Cape Fear, Wade public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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