For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,062 students in 27522, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27522, NC are Falls Lake Academy, G. C. Hawley Middle School and Mount Energy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27522 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27522, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27522, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls Lake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 East Lyon Station Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
G. C. Hawley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Wilton Avenue
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mount Energy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2652 Hwy 56
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27522, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27522, NC include Falls Lake Academy, G. C. Hawley Middle School and Mount Energy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27522?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27522.
What is the racial composition of students in 27522?
27522 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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