For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 67 students in 27801, NC.
Public high schools in zipcode 27801 have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
225 Tarboro Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Gr: 9-11 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
27801, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public high schools are located in 27801, NC?
1 public high schools are located in 27801, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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