For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 385 students in Riegelwood, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riegelwood, NC are Acme Delco Elementary School and East Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riegelwood, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riegelwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Riegelwood, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acme Delco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 655-2957
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
East Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21451 Nc Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(910) 247-4609
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riegelwood, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riegelwood, NC include Acme Delco Elementary School and East Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riegelwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Riegelwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Riegelwood?
Riegelwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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