For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,269 students in 27870, NC (there are , serving 321 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27870, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27870, NC are Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Manning Elementary School and Roanoke Rapids High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27870, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roanoke Rapids Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
844 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7205
Grades: 9-13
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #33.
Roanoke Rapids High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hamilton Street
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Chaloner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Virginia Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
William R Davie Middle S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Hwy 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
27870, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27870, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27870, NC include Roanoke Rapids Early College High School, Manning Elementary School and Roanoke Rapids High School.
How many public schools are located in 27870?
7 public schools are located in 27870.
What percentage of students in 27870 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27870 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27870?
27870 public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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