For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,032 students in 27886, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27886, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27886, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27886, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Grades: 9-13
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
North Edgecombe High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Tarboro High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Learning Academy
Alternative School
710 Panola Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North East Carolina Prep Rca
Charter School
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
27886, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27886, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27886, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School.
How many public schools are located in 27886?
9 public schools are located in 27886.
What percentage of students in 27886 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27886 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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