Best 27217 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,579 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 Hugh M Cummings High 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 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).