Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
220 Coral Dr,  Wrightsville Beach, NC
New Hanover County Schools
4.0
273 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jackson Norvell
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
89.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
94.1%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
274:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.8%
Female
42.2%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
Strong school that offers unique marine science curriculum.
5.0 parent
7/10/2020
What an incredible experience!! We feel so lucky to have spent our elementary years at this fantastic school!
5.0 parent
1/24/2016
WBS is a great school that is fully supported by the community it serves. The PTA is very involved with the kids and the faculty.Our two sons are happy to go to school each day. It is a very safe learning environment. They have access to a marine biology class and kayaks to experience it all.
3.0 parent
9/26/2014
WBS is a fine public school with a great staff. But, it is overcrowded, with more children in mobile units and rented space at the church down the street than in the actual school; some staff have offices in the cafeteria. It is a shame that this district has an elementary school that is so far behi...

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Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Wrightsville Beach, NC, in the Wrightsville Beach neighborhood, and is served by the New Hanover County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Wrightsville Beach Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,009,649. Discover additional schools in the area, like Friends School of Wilmington, St. Mark Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Wrightsville Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.

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