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Best 27801 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,106 students in 27801, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27801, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Baskerville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Stokes Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
D S Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Edge Academy Of Health Sciences
225 Tarboro Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Gr: 9-11 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Elementary School
720 N Fairview Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27801 North Carolina

27801, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Early Childhood Center (Closed 2007)
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
O R Pope Elementary School (Closed 2015)
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27801?
7 public schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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