For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,226 students in Spring Lake, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Spring Lake, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Lake, NC are Anderson Creek Academy, Overhills High School and Manchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Lake, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Spring Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spring Lake, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Overhills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Gr: 9-12 | 1,981 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Overhills Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
William T Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Overhills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Spring Lake, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
125 S 3rd Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Gr: K | 74 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spring Lake, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Spring Lake, NC include Anderson Creek Academy, Overhills High School and Manchester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Spring Lake?
7 public schools are located in Spring Lake.
What percentage of students in Spring Lake go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Spring Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake?
Spring Lake public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Spring Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Spring Lake include: Manchester Elementary School vs. William T Brown Elementary School, William T Brown Elementary School vs. Manchester Elementary School, Overhills Elementary School vs. Anderson Creek Academy
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