Best 27403 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,617 students in 27403, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 366 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 27403, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27403, NC are John Van Lindley Elementary School, Clara J Peck Elementary School and Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27403 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27403, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).