For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,874 students in 27217, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27217, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27217, NC are Clover Garden, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Alamance Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27217 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27217, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Gr: K-12 | 950 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Gr: 4-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Broadview Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2229 Broadview Drive
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27217, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27217, NC include Clover Garden, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Alamance Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in 27217?
8 public schools are located in 27217.
What percentage of students in 27217 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27217 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27217?
27217 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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