For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 867 students in 27509, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27509, NC are Butner-stem Elementary School and Butner-stem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27509 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27509, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27509, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butner-stem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Butner-stem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East D St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-9429
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
27509, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Dillon Dr
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-3166
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-3166
Gr: 6-12
C.a. Dillon - Nc Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Dillon Drive
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 324-6420
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 324-6420
Gr: 5-13
Pine Valley And Bowling Green Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Veazey Rd
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 764-5464
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 764-5464
Gr: PK-12
The Springer School At Murdoch Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1600 East C St
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-1244
Butner, NC 27509
(919) 575-1244
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27509, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27509, NC include Butner-stem Elementary School and Butner-stem Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27509?
2 public schools are located in 27509.
What is the racial composition of students in 27509?
27509 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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