For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,136 students in 28584, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28584, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School and Queens Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28584 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28584, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28584, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28584, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28584, NC include White Oak Elementary School, Swansboro Elementary School and Queens Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28584?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28584.
What is the racial composition of students in 28584?
28584 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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