For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 445 students in Waves, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Waves, NC is Bear Grass Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waves, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Waves have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waves, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waves, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Waves, NC include Bear Grass Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Waves?
1 public schools are located in Waves.
What is the racial composition of students in Waves?
Waves public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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