For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,582 students in 27017, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27017, NC are Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Surry Online Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27017 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27017, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27017, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Surry Online Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
883 Zephyr Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8215
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
883 Zephyr Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-4018
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27017, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27017, NC include Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Surry Online Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27017?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27017.
What is the racial composition of students in 27017?
27017 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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