For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,011 students in 28461, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28461, NC are Southport Elementary School and South Brunswick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28461 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28461, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28461, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
South Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6870
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28461, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28461, NC include Southport Elementary School and South Brunswick Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28461?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28461.
What is the racial composition of students in 28461?
28461 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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