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2 schools in Riegelwood

North Carolina · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Riegelwood runs 2 public K-12 campuses (2 elementary), with combined enrollment of about 417.

7-year change in Riegelwood

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
417
-12 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 30%
% Hispanic
24%
was 23%
% Black
31%
was 37%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Acme Delco ElementaryElementaryPK-06349
East Arcadia ElementaryElementaryKG-0568

About Riegelwood

Public education in Riegelwood, North Carolina runs across 2 schools that serves roughly 417 students. By footprint, Riegelwood sits in the rural-scale bracket.

Schools in Riegelwood average about 209 students each, 63% meaningfully below the North Carolina norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Riegelwood has contracted 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 429 students to 417. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 37% to 31% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Riegelwood discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Riegelwood?
Riegelwood, North Carolina has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 417 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Riegelwood?
Riegelwood has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Riegelwood?
Acme Delco Elementary is the largest public school in Riegelwood by enrollment, with approximately 349 students.
What school districts serve Riegelwood?
Riegelwood is served by 2 public school districts, including Columbus County Schools, Bladen County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Riegelwood cover?
Public schools in Riegelwood serve students from pre-K through grade 6.