For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,750 students in 27249, NC (there are , serving 65 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27249, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27249, NC are Gibsonville Elementary School, Eastern Guilford High School and Eastern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27249 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27249, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27249, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibsonville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 East Joyner Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Guilford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-6311
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27249, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27249, NC include Gibsonville Elementary School, Eastern Guilford High School and Eastern Guilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27249?
3 public schools are located in 27249.
What percentage of students in 27249 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27249 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27249?
27249 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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