For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,144 students in Spring Hope, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Hope, NC are Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Hope, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spring Hope have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spring Hope, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Spring Hope, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Grades: K-3
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Hope, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Hope, NC include Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spring Hope?
2 public elementary schools are located in Spring Hope.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Hope?
Spring Hope public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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