For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in 27551, NC.
The top ranked public school in 27551, NC is Vaughan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27551 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27551, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27551, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27551, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27551, NC include Vaughan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27551?
1 public schools are located in 27551.
What is the racial composition of students in 27551?
27551 public schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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