For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,723 students in Shallotte, NC (there are , serving 469 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Shallotte, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shallotte, NC are Union Elementary School, West Brunswick High School and Shallotte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shallotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Shallotte have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shallotte, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 Union School Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5900
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5900
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
West Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Whiteville Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5050
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 756-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Shallotte Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Village Road
Shallotte, NC 28459
(910) 756-6130
Shallotte, NC 28459
(910) 756-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shallotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Shallotte, NC include Union Elementary School, West Brunswick High School and Shallotte Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shallotte?
3 public schools are located in Shallotte.
What percentage of students in Shallotte go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Shallotte are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shallotte?
Shallotte public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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