For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 570 students in 27823, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27823, NC are Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy and Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27823 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27823, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27823, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
27823, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20212 Hwy 48
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27823, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27823, NC include Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy and Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27823?
3 public schools are located in 27823.
What is the racial composition of students in 27823?
27823 public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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