Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Point Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rocky Point Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Rocky Point Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Point Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Point Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Point Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Rocky Point Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.f. Pope Elementary School, Topsail Annandale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Rocky Point Elementary School?
402 students attend Rocky Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rocky Point Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Point Elementary School?
Rocky Point Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Point Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Point Elementary School part of?
Rocky Point Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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