For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,914 students in 27288, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27288, NC are Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27288 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27288, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27288, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
J E Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
27288, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27288, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27288, NC include Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27288?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27288.
What is the racial composition of students in 27288?
27288 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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