For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,342 students in 27870, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27870, NC are Manning Elementary School, Chaloner Middle School and Belmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 27870, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27870, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27870, NC include Manning Elementary School, Chaloner Middle School and Belmont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27870?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27870.
What is the racial composition of students in 27870?
27870 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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