For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in Roper, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Roper, NC are Pines Elementary School and Washington County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roper, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Roper have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roper, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Washington County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37 E Mill Pond Rd
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-2835
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roper, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Roper, NC include Pines Elementary School and Washington County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Roper?
2 public schools are located in Roper.
What is the racial composition of students in Roper?
Roper public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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