For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,195 students in 27892, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27892, NC are Rodgers Elementary School, E J Hayes Elementary School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27892 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27892, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27892, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2277 Rodgers School Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3834
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
E J Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Andrews St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3678
Gr: 3-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Us Hwy 17
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1111
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27892, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27892, NC include Rodgers Elementary School, E J Hayes Elementary School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27892?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27892.
What is the racial composition of students in 27892?
27892 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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