For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,106 students in 27801, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Baskerville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Stokes Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
D S Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Grades: 3-5
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
J W Parker Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Tarboro Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Grades: 9-11
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Fairview Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Grades: K-2
| 259 students
27801, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Grades: PK-K
| 308 students
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27801, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School, G W Bulluck Elementary School and Baskerville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27801?
7 public schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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