Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bogue Sound Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bogue Sound Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bogue Sound Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Learning PAWSIBILITIES are Endless
School Rankings
Bogue Sound Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bogue Sound Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)70%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
77%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carteret County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bogue Sound Elementary School's ranking?
Bogue Sound Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bogue Sound Elementary School often compared to?
Bogue Sound Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bogue Sound Elementary School?
416 students attend Bogue Sound Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bogue Sound Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bogue Sound Elementary School?
Bogue Sound Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bogue Sound Elementary School offer ?
Bogue Sound Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bogue Sound Elementary School part of?
Bogue Sound Elementary School is part of Carteret County School District.
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