For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 822 students in 27864, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27864, NC are G W Carver Elementary School and South Edgecombe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27864 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27864, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27864, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G W Carver Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
South Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Pinetops-crisp Road
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5083
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27864, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27864, NC include G W Carver Elementary School and South Edgecombe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27864?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27864.
What is the racial composition of students in 27864?
27864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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