For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,564 students in 27809, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27809, NC are Red Oak Middle School, Coker-wimberly Elementary School and M B Hubbard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27809 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27809, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27809, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Red Oak-battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 462-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
M B Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7921 Red Oak Battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 451-8515
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 451-8515
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4371 Battleboro-leggett Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 446-2031
Grades: 6-8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27809, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27809, NC include Red Oak Middle School, Coker-wimberly Elementary School and M B Hubbard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27809?
4 public schools are located in 27809.
What is the racial composition of students in 27809?
27809 public schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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