Best 27870 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,269 students in 27870, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 321 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27870, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top ranked public schools in 27870, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Manning Elementary School and Roanoke Rapids High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).