For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,947 students in 27565, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27565, NC are Oxford Preparatory, J. F. Webb High School and C. G. Credle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27565 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27565, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27565, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxford Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6041b Landis Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-0360
Gr: K-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
J. F. Webb High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
C. G. Credle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 College St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northern Granville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3144 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-1483
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Ivey Day Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2300
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27565, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27565, NC include Oxford Preparatory, J. F. Webb High School and C. G. Credle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27565?
7 public schools are located in 27565.
What is the racial composition of students in 27565?
27565 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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