For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,039 students in 27801, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Baskerville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Stokes Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
D S Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Fairview Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
27801, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27801, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27801?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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