For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,404 students in Rocky Point, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Point, NC are Rocky Point Elementary School, Cape Fear Elementary School and Cape Fear Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Point, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rocky Point have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rocky Point, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Elementary School Road
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Cape Fear Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1882 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Cape Fear Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3334
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Pender Innovative Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Point, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rocky Point, NC include Rocky Point Elementary School, Cape Fear Elementary School and Cape Fear Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rocky Point?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rocky Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Point?
Rocky Point public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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