For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 249 students in 27947, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 77% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27947, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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?
77% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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