For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 931 students in 27209, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27209, NC are East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27209 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27209, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27209, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Academy Street
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
27209, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
157 Eagle Lane
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-9641
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27209, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27209, NC include East Middle School, Green Ridge Elementary School and Tillery Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27209?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27209.
What is the racial composition of students in 27209?
27209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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