For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 923 students in 27803, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27803, NC are G R Edwards Middle School and Williford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27803 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 27803, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27803, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
G R Edwards Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Edwards Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9025
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Williford Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Williford St
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 462-2855
Gr: 1-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27803, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27803, NC include G R Edwards Middle School and Williford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27803?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27803.
What is the racial composition of students in 27803?
27803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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