For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in Chocowinity, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chocowinity, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC are Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chocowinity, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Chocowinity have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chocowinity, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Grades: 5-8
| 386 students
Chocowinity, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
b c Educational tech center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC include Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chocowinity?
3 public schools are located in Chocowinity.
What percentage of students in Chocowinity go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chocowinity are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chocowinity?
Chocowinity public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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