Best 27301 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,188 students in 27301, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 156 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27301, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27301, NC are Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27301, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).