Old Dock Elementary

Old Dock Elementary serves 278 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Whiteville, North Carolina. A regular public school, it maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — a lean enough load that teachers can work closely with individual students rather than managing classrooms at a distance. The numbers are strong.

Old Dock earns a composite score of 9.1/10, rated Exceptional, with academic performance at 9.1 and a growth score of 9.5. Growth measures year-over-year student progress independent of incoming performance levels — a 9.5 means children here advance substantially faster than most of their peers across the state. That performance puts Old Dock among North Carolina's best.

The school ranks #42 out of 2,648 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of all North Carolina schools. Among elementary schools alone, it places #37 of 1,474 — a top-3% result in a large and competitive field. For parents in Whiteville, the local picture is unambiguous: Old Dock ranks first among the city's eight public schools.

Families prioritizing consistent academic gains will find Old Dock difficult to top in this region.

Located in a rural area, Old Dock Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.