For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 471 students in 27850, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27850, NC are Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic and Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27850 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27850, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27850, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8492 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10536 Hwy 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4944
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
27850, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1064 Bacon Road
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-3219
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27850, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27850, NC include Northwest Halifax Collegiate And Technic and Aurelian Springs Institute Of Global Lea.
How many public schools are located in 27850?
2 public schools are located in 27850.
What is the racial composition of students in 27850?
27850 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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