For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 151 students in 27960, NC.
The top ranked public school in 27960, NC is Ocracoke School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27960 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27960, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27960, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ocracoke School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Schoolhouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27960, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27960, NC include Ocracoke School.
How many public schools are located in 27960?
1 public schools are located in 27960.
What is the racial composition of students in 27960?
27960 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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