For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 280 students in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Wrightsville Beach, NC is Wrightsville Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wrightsville Beach, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Wrightsville Beach, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Wrightsville Beach, NC include Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wrightsville Beach?
1 public schools are located in Wrightsville Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Wrightsville Beach?
Wrightsville Beach public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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