For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,414 students in 27804, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 188 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27804, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27804, NC are Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Grades: 9-13
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
846 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Grades: 9-13
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Benvenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 863 students
Rank: #99.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Grades: K-2
| 538 students
27804, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27804, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27804, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School.
How many public schools are located in 27804?
10 public schools are located in 27804.
What percentage of students in 27804 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27804 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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