For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 students in Biscoe, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Biscoe, NC are East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Biscoe, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Biscoe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Biscoe, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Academy Street
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Biscoe, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Biscoe, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Biscoe, NC include East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Biscoe?
3 public schools are located in Biscoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Biscoe?
Biscoe public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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