For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,916 students in 27529, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 246 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27529, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27529, NC are Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27529 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27529, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27529, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryan Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8317 Bryan Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7844
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Timber Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-9500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11755 Cleveland Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 661-6184
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 661-6184
Grades: PK-5
| 969 students
Rank: #55.
Polenta Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Josephine Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 989-6039
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 989-6039
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Rank: #66.
Garner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Spring Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2379
Grades: 9-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #77.
South Garner High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8228 Hebron Church Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #88.
Creech Road Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Creech Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #99.
Rand Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Arbor Greene Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2275
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2275
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Vandora Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Vandora Springs Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2486
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2486
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1111.
North Garner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1212.
East Garner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-7411
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-7411
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Aversboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Aversboro Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2325
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2325
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1414.
East Garner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Jones Sausage Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Grades: 6-8
| 1,101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27529, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27529, NC include Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27529?
14 public schools are located in 27529.
What percentage of students in 27529 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27529 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27529?
27529 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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