Best Public Schools in Atlantic, NC

Summary:

The city of Atlantic, North Carolina is home to a single standout elementary school, Atlantic Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Carteret County Public Schools district. Despite its small enrollment of just 88 students, Atlantic Elementary has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with students scoring significantly above district and state averages on standardized tests.

Atlantic Elementary is a high-ranking school, placed 132nd out of 1,505 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its 100% proficiency rate in 3rd-grade mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, Atlantic Elementary maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, allowing for personalized attention and support for its students, many of whom come from low-income households, with 96.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's strong performance is likely attributed to its efficient use of resources, with spending per student reaching $17,133, well above the state average. While Atlantic Elementary's student population is predominantly white, the school does exhibit some racial diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Overall, Atlantic Elementary stands out as a shining example of a high-achieving, well-resourced school that is effectively supporting the educational needs of its community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atlantic Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	151 School Drive	Atlantic	28511	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 225-3961	88	8	10.7	96.6%	84 (95.5%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	88.7	132^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	91.2%		81.5	211^th of 1502 public elementary schools	86.0%	79	100.0	81.3	82.4	70.0	68.8	58.8	94.1	$17,133	$1,662	$15,471

Cities Near Atlantic

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Smyrna	14.36 mi	1	49^th
Harkers Island	18.42 mi	1	63^rd
Beaufort	18.44 mi	4	102^nd
Ocracoke	25.34 mi	1
Morehead City	25.51 mi	5	100^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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