For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in Scotland Neck, NC.
The top ranked public school in Scotland Neck, NC is Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland Neck, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Scotland Neck have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scotland Neck, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Scotland Neck, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1725 Bakers School Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
501 East 16th St
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
901 Jr High Sch Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Gr: PK-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scotland Neck, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Scotland Neck, NC include Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Scotland Neck?
1 public schools are located in Scotland Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland Neck?
Scotland Neck public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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