For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,090 students in 27522, NC (there are , serving 99 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27522, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27522, NC are Granville Early College High School, Falls Lake Academy and G. C. Hawley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27522 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27522, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27522, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granville Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Lake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 East Lyon Station Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Grades: K-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #33.
G. C. Hawley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Wilton Avenue
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Energy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2652 Hwy 56
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
South Granville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
27522, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 E Wilton Ave
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5532
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
701 North Cresent Drive
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27522, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27522, NC include Granville Early College High School, Falls Lake Academy and G. C. Hawley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27522?
5 public schools are located in 27522.
What percentage of students in 27522 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27522 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27522?
27522 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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