For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 266 students in 27928, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 27928, NC is Pocosin Innovative Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 27928 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27928, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
27928, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27928?
1 public elementary schools are located in 27928.
What is the racial composition of students in 27928?
27928 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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