For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in Chocowinity, NC (there are , serving 147 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chocowinity, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC are Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chocowinity, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Chocowinity have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chocowinity, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Chocowinity, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
b c Educational tech center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Chocowinity, NC include Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chocowinity?
3 public schools are located in Chocowinity.
What percentage of students in Chocowinity go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chocowinity are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chocowinity?
Chocowinity public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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