For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,173 students in Spring Hope, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 13 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Spring Hope, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Hope, NC are Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Hope, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Spring Hope have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spring Hope, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spring Hope, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Hope, NC include Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Spring Hope?
2 public schools are located in Spring Hope.
What percentage of students in Spring Hope go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Spring Hope are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Hope?
Spring Hope public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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