Best 27523 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,370 students in 27523, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 64 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27523, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27523, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Salem Middle School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27523 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27523, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).