For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,188 students in 27301, NC (there are , serving 156 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27301, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27301, NC are Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27301, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27301, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcleansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5315 Frieden Church Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Hines Chapel Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Guilford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Mcleansville Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2500
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Mcleansville Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27301, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27301, NC include Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford High School.
How many public schools are located in 27301?
4 public schools are located in 27301.
What percentage of students in 27301 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27301 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27301?
27301 public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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