Best 27302 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,432 students in 27302, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 264 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27302, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27302, NC are Eastern Alamance High School, South Mebane Elementary School and Hawfields Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27302 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27302, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27302, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4040 Mebane Rogers
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
South Mebane Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S 3rd Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-6905
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Hawfields Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1951 S Nc 119
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5303
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
E M Yoder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N Charles Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3224 Old Hillsborough Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3970 Mebane Rogers Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8925 Nc Hwy 86 S
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27302, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27302, NC include Eastern Alamance High School, South Mebane Elementary School and Hawfields Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27302?
7 public schools are located in 27302.
What percentage of students in 27302 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27302 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27302?
27302 public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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