Best 27455 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,174 students in 27455, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,409 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 27455, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27455, NC are Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27455 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27455, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).