Best Schools in Oak Island, NC
Oak Island, NC has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,105 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Oak Island don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oak Island, NC
The top high schools in Oak Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1172 Students
2. West Brunswick High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oak Island, NC
The top middle schools in Oak Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 572 Students
2. Cedar Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oak Island, NC
The top elementary schools in Oak Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virginia Williamson Elem
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
2. Southport Elementary
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Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Bolivia Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Brunswick County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 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
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 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
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oak Island, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oak Island, NC
How many schools are in Oak Island, NC?
Oak Island, NC has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,105 students in total.
How do schools in Oak Island perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Oak Island score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Oak Island don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oak Island?
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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