For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,005 students in 27215, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,707 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 27215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27215, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Walter M Williams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27215 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27215, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27215, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Edwin M Holt Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4751 S Nc 62
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Walter M Williams High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Turrentine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27215, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27215, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Walter M Williams High School.
How many public schools are located in 27215?
8 public schools are located in 27215.
What percentage of students in 27215 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 27215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27215?
27215 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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