For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 335 students in 27928, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27928, NC are Pocosin Innovative Charter and Creswell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27928 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27928, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27928, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 1st St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-0230
Grades: K-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Creswell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
27928, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27928, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27928, NC include Pocosin Innovative Charter and Creswell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27928, NC?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27928, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27928, NC?
27928, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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