Best Schools in Kure Beach, NC
Kure Beach, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,435 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Kure Beach don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kure Beach, NC
The top high schools in Kure Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eugene Ashley High
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Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
2. South Brunswick High
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kure Beach, NC
The top middle schools in Kure Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles P Murray Middle
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New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. South Brunswick Middle
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kure Beach, NC
The top elementary schools in Kure Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carolina Beach Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hanover County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
2. Southport Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kure Beach, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kure Beach, NC has a total population of 2,287 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kure Beach, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kure Beach, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kure Beach, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kure Beach, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kure Beach, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kure Beach, NC
How many schools are in Kure Beach, NC?
Kure Beach, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,435 students in total.
How do schools in Kure Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Kure Beach score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Kure Beach don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kure Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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