For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 743 students in 27248, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27248, NC are Grays Chapel Elementary School and Franklinville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27248 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27248, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27248, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grays Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5322 Nc Hwy 22 N
Franklinville, NC 27248
(336) 824-8620
Franklinville, NC 27248
(336) 824-8620
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Franklinville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
162 Pine St
Franklinville, NC 27248
(336) 824-2306
Franklinville, NC 27248
(336) 824-2306
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27248, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27248, NC include Grays Chapel Elementary School and Franklinville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27248?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27248.
What is the racial composition of students in 27248?
27248 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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