For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,914 students in 27803, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,455 private students). 57% 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 and G R Edwards 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 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27803, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27803, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mount High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
G R Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Gr: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 and G R Edwards Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27803?
3 public schools are located in 27803.
What percentage of students in 27803 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 27803 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27803?
27803 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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