For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,934 students in 27253, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27253, NC are River Mill Academy, Alexander Wilson Elementary School and Southern Alamance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27253 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27253, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27253, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Grades: K-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
B. Everett Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5827 Church Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27253, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27253, NC include River Mill Academy, Alexander Wilson Elementary School and Southern Alamance Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27253?
8 public elementary schools are located in 27253.
What is the racial composition of students in 27253?
27253 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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