For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,120 students in 27298, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27298, NC are Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27298 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27298, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27298, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 Nc Highway 62 East
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 685-5000
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 685-5000
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3493 Ramseur Julian Road
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-5808
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 N Fayetteville St
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
Liberty, NC 27298
(336) 622-2253
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27298, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27298, NC include Nathanael Greene Elementary School, Northeastern Randolph Middle School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27298?
3 public schools are located in 27298.
What is the racial composition of students in 27298?
27298 public schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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