For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,310 students in 27302, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27302, NC are South Mebane Elementary School, Hawfields Middle School and E M Yoder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27302 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27302, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27302, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Mebane Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S 3rd Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-6905
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-6905
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Hawfields Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1951 S Nc 119
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5303
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5303
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
E M Yoder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Charles Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3224 Old Hillsborough Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3970 Mebane Rogers Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3222
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8925 Nc Hwy 86 S
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
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 elementary schools in 27302, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27302, NC include South Mebane Elementary School, Hawfields Middle School and E M Yoder Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27302?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27302.
What is the racial composition of students in 27302?
27302 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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