For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 students in 27844, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27844, NC are Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and Haliwa-saponi Tribal School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27844 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27844, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27844, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Haliwa-saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 257-5853
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27844, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27844, NC include Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy and Haliwa-saponi Tribal School.
How many public schools are located in 27844?
2 public schools are located in 27844.
What is the racial composition of students in 27844?
27844 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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