For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,272 students in 27215, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,609 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 27215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27215, NC are Walter M Williams High School, Marvin B Smith Elementary School and Edwin M Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27215 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27215, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27215, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter M Williams High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Edwin M Holt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 S Nc 62
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #55.
Turrentine Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #66.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27215, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27215, NC include Walter M Williams High School, Marvin B Smith Elementary School and Edwin M Holt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27215, NC?
8 public schools are located in 27215, NC.
What percentage of students in 27215, NC go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 27215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27215, NC?
27215, NC public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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