For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,478 students in 27574, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27574, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27574, NC are Bethel Hill Charter, Stories Creek Elementary School and North End Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27574 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27574, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27574, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Hill Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Bethel Hill School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-2823
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Stories Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Stories Creek School Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 503-8071
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
378 Mill Creek Rd
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-3313
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Carver Dr
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Roxboro, NC 27574
(336) 599-6344
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27574, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27574, NC include Bethel Hill Charter, Stories Creek Elementary School and North End Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27574?
4 public schools are located in 27574.
What percentage of students in 27574 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27574 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27574?
27574 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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