For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,490 students in 27536, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27536, NC are Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Pinkston Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson Collegiate
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Old Epsom Rd
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 598-1038
Grades: K-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #22.
Stem Early High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 738-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
L B Yancey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Vance Virtual Village Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 506-7172
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
E M Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Vance County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
293 Warrenton Road
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-6041
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #88.
Advance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Charles Street
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8407
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
27536, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27536, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27536, NC include Henderson Collegiate, Stem Early High School and Pinkston Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27536?
8 public elementary schools are located in 27536.
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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