For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in 27209, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27209, NC are East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27209, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 27209, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 Lambert Rd.
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
27209, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
157 Eagle Lane
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27209, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27209, NC include East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27209, NC?
3 public schools are located in 27209, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27209, NC?
27209, 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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