Best 27982 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 451 students in 27982, NC.
The top-ranked public school in 27982, NC is Bear Grass Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27982 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27982, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27982, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Grass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6344 E Bear Grass Rd
Waves, NC 27982
(252) 789-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27982, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27982, NC include Bear Grass Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 27982?
1 public schools are located in 27982.
What is the racial composition of students in 27982?
27982 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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