Best 27883 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in 27883, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27883, NC are Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27883 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27883, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27883, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stantonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S Main St
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3639
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Speight Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5514 Old Stantonsburg Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 27883, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27883, NC include Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27883?
2 public schools are located in 27883.
What is the racial composition of students in 27883?
27883 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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