Educational Opportunities in Southeastern NC

From empty nesters to budding families, from retirees to those still planning their careers, from couples to singles and everyone in-between, southeastern NC is calling. For those families looking to call our coastal haven ‘home,’ below you will find information on southeastern NC area educational opportunities.

Private/Alternative Educational Options:

• Roger Bacon Charter Day School
  • Top-25 School for Academic Growth and of Excellence in the state of North Carolina
  • National Success on the Stanford Acheivement Test
  • 9 Time State Champions – RBA Archery Team
  • 21 Time National Champions – RBA Cheerleading
• Wilmington Christian Academy
  • 98% of graduates pursue post-secondary education.
• Cape Fear Academy
  • Wilmington Magazine – 2021 Best of Wilmington Winner
• Douglas Academy
• Wilmington School of the Arts
• Friends School of Wilmington
• South Brunswick Charter School

Unique Educational Opportunities:

• Brunswick Community College offers students a great opportunity through Early College High School, an alternative option to the traditional High School education program. This Early College High School program is designed to be a five-year school, where students can earn both a North Carolina High School Diploma and an Associate’s Degree or transferable college credit from Brunswick Community College. Recognized by the US Department of Education as a 2017 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the graduation rate has consistently been 100 percent. They are also a North Carolina Stem School of Distinction, and maintain a grade of “A” on the North Carolina School Report Card.
• The COAST (Center of Applied Sciences and Technology) proudly serves Brunswick County High School students with a diverse set of classes focused on STEM and technical skills. Their courses range from Clean Energy to Carpentry and Electrical Programs, and many more.

Higher Education:

• University of North Carolina – Wilmington
  • Ranked in Top 20 Nationally Among Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News and World Report
  • Ranked Among the Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News and World Report
  • Ranked 32^nd Best Public College Value by Kiplinger’s
• Cape Fear Community College
• Brunswick Community College
• Miller-Motte College

As you can see there is no shortage of educational opportunities in southeastern NC.