For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,328 students in Swansboro, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Swansboro, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Swansboro High School and Swansboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swansboro, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Swansboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Swansboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Wb Mclean Drive
Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 393-3990
Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 393-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Swansboro High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
161 Queens Creek Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4300
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #33.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 School Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-1501
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-1501
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Queens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Queens Creek Road
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-5115
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-5115
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #55.
Swansboro Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 West Corbett Ave
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-3601
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Swansboro, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Swansboro, NC include White Oak Elementary School, Swansboro High School and Swansboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Swansboro?
5 public schools are located in Swansboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Swansboro?
Swansboro public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Swansboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Swansboro include: Queens Creek Elementary School vs. Swansboro Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School vs. Queens Creek Elementary School
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