For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,775 students in Leland, NC (there are , serving 72 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Leland, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Leland, NC are Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Belville Elementary School and North Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leland, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Leland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Leland, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical Charter Schools Of Leland
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Bacon's Way
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 655-1214
Grades: K-8
| 969 students
Rank: #22.
Belville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
575 River Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-0601
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
North Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Scorpion Drive
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1664 Lincoln Road
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3597
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Leland Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
927 Old Fayetteville Road Ne
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 371-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leland, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Leland, NC include Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Belville Elementary School and North Brunswick High School.
How many public schools are located in Leland?
5 public schools are located in Leland.
What percentage of students in Leland go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Leland are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leland?
Leland public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Leland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leland include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Belville Elementary School, Leland Middle School vs. Classical Charter Schools Of Leland, Belville Elementary School vs. Classical Charter Schools Of Leland
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