For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in 27947, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 27947, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 27947, NC is Jarvisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27947 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27947, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27947, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jarvisburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Jarvisburg Rd
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Jarvisburg, NC 27947
(252) 491-2050
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27947, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27947, NC include Jarvisburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27947?
1 public schools are located in 27947.
What percentage of students in 27947 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 27947 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27947?
27947 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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