Best 27609 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,116 students in 27609, NC (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,188 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 27609, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27609, NC are Root Elementary School, Sanderson High School and Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27609 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).