Best 27896 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 460 students in 27896, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 471 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in 27896, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public school in 27896, NC is New Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 27896 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27896, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).