For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,496 students in 27501, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27501, NC are Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Carolina Charter Academy and Harnett Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27501 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27501, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27501, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10330 Nc Hwy 50 North
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Carolina Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Harnett Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Angier Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Mciver St
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-2635
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-2635
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27501, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27501, NC include Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Carolina Charter Academy and Harnett Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27501?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27501.
What is the racial composition of students in 27501?
27501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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