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Best 27909 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,334 students in 27909, NC.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27909, NC are Weeksville Elementary School, Sheep-harney Elementary School and Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 27909 have an score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27909, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Weeksville Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606

Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Sheep-harney Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303

Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

Northside Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
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1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033

Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305

Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #55.

Elizabeth City Middle School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
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1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974

Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #66.

River Road Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
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1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454

Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #77.

J C Sawyer Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
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1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012

Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #88.

P W Moore Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000

Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #99.

H L Trigg Community

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765

Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27909, NC?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27909, NC include Weeksville Elementary School, Sheep-harney Elementary School and Northside Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 27909?

9 public elementary schools are located in 27909.

What is the racial composition of students in 27909?

27909 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).