For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 790 students in Rocky Mount, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rocky Mount, NC is G W Bulluck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rocky Mount, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Gr: PK-2 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, NC include G W Bulluck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rocky Mount?
2 public preschools are located in Rocky Mount.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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