For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Scotland Neck, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Scotland Neck, NC is Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland Neck, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Scotland Neck have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scotland Neck, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scotland Neck, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Scotland Neck, NC include Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in Scotland Neck?
1 public schools are located in Scotland Neck.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland Neck?
Scotland Neck public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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