For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,046 students in 27804, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC are Englewood Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School and Rocky Mount Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Benvenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Gr: K-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC include Englewood Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School and Rocky Mount Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27804?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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