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Best Whiteville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,220 students in Whiteville, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whiteville, NC are Old Dock Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteville, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whiteville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Whiteville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Dock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12489 New Britton Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin L King Jr Ave
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
317 E Calhoun Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-3121
Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
North Whiteville Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Martin Luther King Jr Av
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 914-4161
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Williams Township
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 James B White Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 653-3791
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Bacon's Way
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 641-4042
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteville Primary
805 Barbcrest Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-4119
Gr: PK-2 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whiteville, North Carolina

Whiteville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Nakina Alternative (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9822 Seven Creeks Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472
(910) 642-8301
Gr: 6-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whiteville, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whiteville, NC include Old Dock Elementary School, Central Middle School and Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whiteville?
7 public elementary schools are located in Whiteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteville?
Whiteville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Whiteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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