Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Porters Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 655 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Porters Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porters Neck Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Porters Neck Elementary School?
655 students attend Porters Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Porters Neck Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porters Neck Elementary School?
Porters Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porters Neck Elementary School offer ?
Porters Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Porters Neck Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 655 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
