Best 27229 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 368 students in 27229, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27229, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public school in 27229, NC is Candor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 27229 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27229, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).