For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,840 students in 27909, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 700 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 27909, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27909, NC are Weeksville Elementary School, Northeastern High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27909 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27909, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weeksville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Salem Church Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 330-2606
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
963 Oak Stump Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Us Hwy 17
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4305
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Northside Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2033
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Pasquotank County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 337-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #66.
River Road Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 River Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 333-1454
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #88.
Pasquotank Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Peartree Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4205
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1066 Northside Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-2974
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
J C Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-1012
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
H L Trigg Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Parkview Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-1765
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1212.
P W Moore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 338-5000
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-0821
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27909, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27909, NC include Weeksville Elementary School, Northeastern High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27909, NC?
13 public schools are located in 27909, NC.
What percentage of students in 27909, NC go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 27909, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27909, NC?
27909, NC public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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