For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 857 students in 27817, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27817, NC are Chocowinity Primary and Chocowinity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27817 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27817, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27817, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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.
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%
27817, 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 elementary schools in 27817, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27817, NC include Chocowinity Primary and Chocowinity Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27817?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27817.
What is the racial composition of students in 27817?
27817 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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