For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,228 students in 27301, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC are Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27301 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27301, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27301, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcleansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5315 Frieden Church Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Hines Chapel Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2555
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6720 Mcleansville Road
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 375-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27301, NC include Mcleansville Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Northeast Guilford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27301?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27301.
What is the racial composition of students in 27301?
27301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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