For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,211 students in 27301, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC are Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27301 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27301, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27301, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcleansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5315 Frieden Church Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Hines Chapel Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Mcleansville Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC include Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27301?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27301.
What is the racial composition of students in 27301?
27301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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