For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 997 students in Sneads Ferry, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Sneads Ferry, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Sneads Ferry, NC is Dixon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sneads Ferry, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Sneads Ferry have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Sneads Ferry, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Ridgefield Ave
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
(910) 347-2738
Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
(910) 347-2738
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sneads Ferry, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Sneads Ferry, NC include Dixon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sneads Ferry?
1 public schools are located in Sneads Ferry.
What percentage of students in Sneads Ferry go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Sneads Ferry are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sneads Ferry?
Sneads Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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