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Best Carolina Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 Public Schools in Carolina Beach, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Carolina Beach Elementary School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
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Top 20%

400 South 4th St
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
(910) 458-4340

Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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).