Best 27408 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,949 students in 27408, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 437 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27408, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27408, NC are Brooks Global Elementary School, General Greene Elementary School and Grimsley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27408 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27408, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).