For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,234 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 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27217, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Grades: K-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #66.
Broadview Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2229 Broadview Drive
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: n/an/a
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6060
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6060
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Hugh M Cummings High School.
How many public schools are located in 27217, NC?
8 public schools are located in 27217, NC.
What percentage of students in 27217, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27217, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27217, NC?
27217, NC public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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