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5 schools in Rocky Point

North Carolina · Public K-12

Rocky Point's public-school directory holds 5 schools, serving about 2,136 K-12 students inside North Carolina (an average of 427 per school).

4-year change in Rocky Point

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,136
+65 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,020
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,136
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cape Fear ElementaryElementaryPK-05533
Cape Fear MiddleMiddle06-08430
Heide Trask HighHigh09-12732
Pender Innovative Learning AcademyCombinedKG-1238
Rocky Point ElementaryElementaryPK-05403

About Rocky Point

Across Rocky Point, North Carolina, 5 public schools enrolls about 2,136 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-school enrollment runs near 427, lower than the state mean of about 571.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 3%: 2,071 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,136 in SY 2024-25. Rocky Point now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Rocky Point discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Rocky Point, North Carolina?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Rocky Point, with a combined enrollment of about 2,136.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Rocky Point?
Rocky Point has 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Rocky Point?
Heide Trask High is the largest public school in Rocky Point by enrollment, with approximately 732 students.
What school districts serve Rocky Point?
Rocky Point public schools are operated by Pender County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Rocky Point cover?
Public schools in Rocky Point serve students from pre-K through grade 12.