For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,015 students in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Forest are Manchester Elementary School, Spring Lake Middle School and Lillian Black Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Black Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 3rd Street
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-7147
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake, NC include Manchester Elementary School, Spring Lake Middle School and Lillian Black Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake?
the neighborhood of Pine Forest, Spring Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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