For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 students in 27986, NC (there are , serving 5 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27986, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in 27986, NC is Charter School Brown High - Stem Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27986 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27986, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27986, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Brown High - Stem Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Csb Dr
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Winton, NC 27986
(252) 358-2852
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27986, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27986, NC include Charter School Brown High - Stem Program.
How many public schools are located in 27986?
1 public schools are located in 27986.
What percentage of students in 27986 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27986 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27986?
27986 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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