For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,119 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 Overhills Middle 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 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Spring Lake, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anderson Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Overhills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-1436
Grades: 9-12
| 1,838 students
Rank: #33.
Overhills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Overhills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Grades: PK-5
| 848 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
William T Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Lillian Black Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 3rd Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Spring Lake, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Grades: PK-12
| 90 students
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Grades: K
| 74 students
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 Overhills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spring Lake, NC?
8 public schools are located in Spring Lake, NC.
What percentage of students in Spring Lake, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Spring Lake, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake, NC?
Spring Lake, NC public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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