For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,562 students in 27822, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27822, NC are Gardners Elementary School, Elm City Middle School and Coopers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27822 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27822, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27822, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardners Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5404 Nc 42 Hwy E
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 399-7920
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 399-7920
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Elm City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E Church St
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4148
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4148
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Coopers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6833 Nc Highway 58
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5544 Lake Wilson Rd
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4574
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 236-4574
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27822, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27822, NC include Gardners Elementary School, Elm City Middle School and Coopers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27822, NC?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27822, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27822, NC?
27822, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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