For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,269 students in 27870, NC (there are , serving 321 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27870, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27870, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Manning Elementary School and Roanoke Rapids High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27870, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Gr: 9-13 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27870, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27870, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27870, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Manning Elementary School and Roanoke Rapids High School.
How many public schools are located in 27870?
7 public schools are located in 27870.
What percentage of students in 27870 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27870 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27870?
27870 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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