Top 5 Best 27344 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,462 students in 27344, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27344, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27344, NC are Chatham School Of Science & Engineering, Chatham Charter and Sage Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27344 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27344, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 27344, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham School Of Science & Engineering
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-13
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Grades: K-12
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Sage Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Jordan Matthews High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 East Cardinal Street
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #55.
Silk Hope School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Grades: K-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Siler City Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
671 Ellington Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Chatham Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2025 South 2nd Avenue Ext
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2414
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
Virginia Cross Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Cross School Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 27344, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27344, NC include Chatham School Of Science & Engineering, Chatham Charter and Sage Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27344, NC?
8 public schools are located in 27344, NC.
What percentage of students in 27344, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27344, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27344, NC?
27344, NC public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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