Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is 0.15, 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary School?
273 students attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wrightsville Beach Elementary School offer ?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wrightsville Beach Elementary School part of?
Wrightsville Beach School is one of the most special places there is. There is a warm environment that makes all children feel special. Both my children have had great success there. Fantastic teacher. Only drawback. It is very overcrowded.
- Posted by Parent - sji
27/19/2010
The school is overcrowded and overrated. Students are in trailers K-2. Poor leadership. Dyslexic students not given proper remediation.
- Posted by Parent - aimee
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 273 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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