For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,124 students in 27856, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27856, NC are Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27856 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27856, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27856, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Nash Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1638 South First Street
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 937-9065
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
27856, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27856, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27856, NC include Nashville Elementary School and Nash Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27856?
2 public schools are located in 27856.
What is the racial composition of students in 27856?
27856 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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