For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,619 students in 27864, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27864, NC are G W Carver Elementary School, South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27864 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27864, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27864, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27864, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27864, NC include G W Carver Elementary School, South Edgecombe Middle School and Southwest Edgecombe High School.
How many public schools are located in 27864?
3 public schools are located in 27864.
What is the racial composition of students in 27864?
27864 public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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