For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,341 students in 28390, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28390, NC are Anderson Creek Academy, Manchester Elementary School and Overhills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28390 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28390, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28390, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 814-9001
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-2151
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Overhills Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-0009
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
William T Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Overhills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Spring Lake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Spring Avenue
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
28390, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
125 S 3rd Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Gr: K | 74 students Minority enrollment: 71%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28390, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28390, NC include Anderson Creek Academy, Manchester Elementary School and Overhills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28390?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28390.
What is the racial composition of students in 28390?
28390 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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