For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,170 students in 27214, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27214, NC are Brown Summit Middle School, Piedmont Classical High School and Summit Creek Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27214 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27214, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27214, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Classical High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Yanceyville Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 897-1128
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2126 Scott Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 355-4447
Grades: K-7
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Monticello-brown Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5006 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4603 Yanceyville Road
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 691-5460
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 691-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27214, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27214, NC include Brown Summit Middle School, Piedmont Classical High School and Summit Creek Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27214?
5 public schools are located in 27214.
What is the racial composition of students in 27214?
27214 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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