For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in 27249, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27249, NC are Gibsonville Elementary School and Eastern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27249 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27249, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27249, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibsonville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 East Joyner Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27249, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27249, NC include Gibsonville Elementary School and Eastern Guilford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27249?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27249.
What is the racial composition of students in 27249?
27249 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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