For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,432 students in 27302, NC (there are , serving 264 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27302, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27302, NC are Eastern Alamance High School, South Mebane Elementary School and Hawfields Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27302 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27302, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27302, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Mebane Rogers
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Grades: 9-12
| 1,122 students
Rank: #22.
South Mebane Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S 3rd Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-6905
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-6905
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Hawfields Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1951 S Nc 119
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5303
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5303
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
E M Yoder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Charles Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3224 Old Hillsborough Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3970 Mebane Rogers Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3222
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3222
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #77.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8925 Nc Hwy 86 S
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27302, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27302, NC include Eastern Alamance High School, South Mebane Elementary School and Hawfields Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27302?
7 public schools are located in 27302.
What percentage of students in 27302 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27302 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27302?
27302 public schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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