For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 879 students in Lucama, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Lucama, NC are Lucama Elementary School and Springfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucama, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lucama have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Lucama, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucama Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6260 Blalock Road
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1257
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5551 Wiggins Mill Rd
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1347
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1347
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lucama, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lucama, NC include Lucama Elementary School and Springfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lucama?
2 public schools are located in Lucama.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucama?
Lucama public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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