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Best 27979 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in 27979, NC.

The top ranked public school in 27979, NC is T S Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 27979 have an score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27979, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27979, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

T S Cooper Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%

237 Nc 32 South
Sunbury, NC 27979
(252) 465-4091

Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 27979, NC?

The top ranked public schools in 27979, NC include T S Cooper Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 27979?

1 public schools are located in 27979.

What is the racial composition of students in 27979?

27979 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).