For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,864 students in 27524, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27524, NC are Four Oaks Elementary School, Four Oaks Middle School and South Johnston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27524 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27524, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27524, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Four Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Hatcher St
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 963-2165
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 963-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Four Oaks Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Boyette Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 963-4022
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 963-4022
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
South Johnston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10381 Us Hwy 301 S
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 894-3146
Four Oaks, NC 27524
(919) 894-3146
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27524, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27524, NC include Four Oaks Elementary School, Four Oaks Middle School and South Johnston High School.
How many public schools are located in 27524?
3 public schools are located in 27524.
What is the racial composition of students in 27524?
27524 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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