For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,046 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
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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