Best High Schools in Oak Island, NC

Oak Island, NC has 1 high schools with 363 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Oak Island score 98% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 90% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Oak Island greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brunswick County Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

90%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 363 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oak Island, NC

Oak Island, NC has 2 middle schools with 1,006 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Oak Island score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oak Island meet expectations.

1. South Brunswick Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students

2. Cedar Grove Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oak Island, NC

Oak Island, NC has 3 elementary schools with 1,401 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Oak Island score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oak Island meet expectations.

1. Southport Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students

2. Bolivia Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

3. Virginia Williamson Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oak Island, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Oak Island, NC has a total population of 8,000 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oak Island, NC

2,770

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oak Island, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

14.34 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oak Island, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oak Island, NC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,772 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Oak Island, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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