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Best 27886 North Carolina Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,872 students in 27886, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27886, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27886 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edgecombe Early College High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27886, NC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Gr: 9-13 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Edgecombe High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Tarboro High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27886 North Carolina

27886, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
710 Panola St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Gr: K-12
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27886, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27886, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27886?
4 public high schools are located in 27886.
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public high schools minority enrollment is 66% 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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