Best 27608 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,026 students in 27608, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 491 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 27608, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 27608, NC are Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27608 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27608, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).