Wrightsville Beach Elementary
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: (910) 256-3171
Fax: (910) 256-4386
District: New Hanover County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 285 students
Wrightsville Beach Elementary, a public school located in Wrightsville Beach, NC, serves grades K-5 in the New Hanover County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Wrightsville Beach Elementary is a public school located in Wrightsville Beach, NC. 285 students attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: August 3, 2025
Strong school that offers unique marine science curriculum.
Posted: August 3, 2025
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Posted: July 10, 2020
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Posted: July 10, 2020
What an incredible experience!! We feel so lucky to have spent our elementary years at this fantastic school!
Posted: January 24, 2016
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Posted: January 24, 2016
Posted: January 24, 2016
WBS is a great school that is fully supported by the community it serves. The PTA is very involved with the kids and the faculty.
Our two sons are happy to go to school each day. It is a very safe learning environment. They have access to a marine biology class and kayaks to experience it all.
Posted: September 25, 2014
WBS is a fine public school with a great staff. But, it is overcrowded, with more children in mobile units and rented space at the church down the street than in the actual school; some staff have offices in the cafeteria. It is a shame that this district has an elementary school that is so far behind facility-wise, considering the tax rates in the district is one of the highest in the county.
Posted: May 8, 2012
WB School is fine. But not the school for any kids that are not completely typcial and average. I have 2 children that went there for 2 years, my kids are AIG (gifted) and have some needs in other ways too. The school was just not the place for them. It thrives on the average, typical child. There are many other excellent schools in the area that specialize in more gifted kids, ADHD, Autism or whatever your needs may be. I am having huge success with my kids now at another nearby school that supports them in AIG and otherwise. They feel good about themselves now and are thriving!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cypress Pond at Porters Neck | Apartment Complex | Wilmington | NC | 5.9 mi | |
| 2 | The Landing at Mill Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sneads Ferry | NC | 30.1 mi | |
| 3 | Mallard Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 36.7 mi | |
| 4 | West River | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 38.4 mi | |
| 5 | Countrywood Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 40.3 mi | |
| 6 | WilliamsburgPlantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 45 mi | |
| 7 | Country Club Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 46.1 mi | |
| 8 | Carolina Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 46.6 mi | |
| 9 | The Bluffs on The New River | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 46.7 mi | |
| 10 | Carolina Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 46.8 mi | |
| 11 | Timber Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 47.1 mi | |
| 12 | Trailwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hubert | NC | 48.4 mi | |
| 13 | Hall Creek - North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Swansboro | NC | 49.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porters Neck | Wilmington | NC | 6.6 mi | |
| 2 | Sneads Ferry | Sneads Ferry | NC | 32.6 mi | |
| 3 | Richlands Area | Beulaville | NC | 44.2 mi | |
| 4 | Piney green | Jacksonville | NC | 45.8 mi | |
| 5 | Hubert | Hubert | NC | 46.6 mi | |
| 6 | Richlands | Richlands | NC | 49.4 mi | |
| 7 | Swansboro, NC | Swansboro | NC | 49.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Wilmington | 7.9 mi. |
| Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) | 17.9 mi. |
| Stone Bay | 28.8 mi. |
| New River MCAS | 39.8 mi. |
| Camp Lejeune | 41.3 mi. |
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