For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 495 students in Willard, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Willard, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Willard, NC is Penderlea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willard, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Willard have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willard, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penderlea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Garden Road
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 285-2761
Willard, NC 28478
(910) 285-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willard, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Willard, NC include Penderlea Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Willard?
1 public schools are located in Willard.
What percentage of students in Willard go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Willard are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willard?
Willard public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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