Top 3 Best 27803 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,692 students in 27803, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 966 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 27803, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27803, NC are Rocky Mount High School, G R Edwards Middle School and Williford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27803 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27803, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 27803, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mount High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #22.
G R Edwards Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Williford Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 14%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Grades: PK-2
| 225 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 27803, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27803, NC include Rocky Mount High School, G R Edwards Middle School and Williford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27803, NC?
3 public schools are located in 27803, NC.
What percentage of students in 27803, NC go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 27803, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27803, NC?
27803, NC public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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