Best 27205 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,541 students in 27205, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 27205, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27205, NC are Randolph Early College High School, Farmer Elementary School and Tabernacle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27205 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27205, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27205, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Early College High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
629 Industrial Park Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1137
Gr: 9-13 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3557 Grange Hall Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8370
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tabernacle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4901 Tabernacle School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 629-3533
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Southmont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2497 Southmont School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-1558
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Guy B Teachey Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
294 Newbern Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 625-4163
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Southwestern Randolph High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Uwharrie Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Eagle Ln., Bldg. A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: K-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Southwestern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1509 Hopewell Friends Rd
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 628-8344
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
The Virtual Academy At Randolph
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Tabernacle School Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 318-0076
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy
Charter School
207 Eagle Ln, Bldg A
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 610-0818
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27205, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27205, NC include Randolph Early College High School, Farmer Elementary School and Tabernacle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27205?
10 public schools are located in 27205.
What percentage of students in 27205 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 27205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27205?
27205 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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