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7 schools in Spring Lake

North Carolina · Public K-12

Spring Lake reports 7 public K-12 schools and approximately 5,226 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 747.

7-year change in Spring Lake

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,226
+68 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 33%
% Hispanic
21%
was 16%
% Black
40%
was 39%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson Creek AcademyElementaryKG-05305
Manchester ElementaryElementaryKG-05254
Overhills ElementaryElementaryPK-05866
Overhills HighHigh09-121,981
Overhills MiddleMiddle06-08758
Spring Lake MiddleMiddle06-08500
William T Brown ElementaryElementaryPK-05562

About Spring Lake

Public education in Spring Lake, North Carolina runs across 7 schools that instructs roughly 5,226 students. By footprint, Spring Lake sits in the moderately sized bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Spring Lake average about 747 students each, 31% noticeably above the North Carolina norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Spring Lake has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,158 students to 5,226. Spring Lake now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 33% to 27%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Spring Lake discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Spring Lake, North Carolina?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Spring Lake, with a combined enrollment of about 5,226.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Spring Lake?
Spring Lake has 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Spring Lake?
Overhills High is the largest public school in Spring Lake by enrollment, with approximately 1,981 students.
What school districts serve Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is served by 3 public school districts, including Anderson Creek Academy, Cumberland County Schools, Harnett County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Spring Lake cover?
Public schools in Spring Lake serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Spring Lake?
1 of the 7 public schools in Spring Lake are charter schools.