Best 27104 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,927 students in 27104, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,308 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 27104, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 27104, NC are Whitaker Elementary School, R J Reynolds High School and Brunson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 27104 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27104, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).