For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,009 students in 27804, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC are Englewood Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School and Rocky Mount Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Benvenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 863 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Grades: K-2
| 538 students
27804, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27804, NC include Englewood Elementary School, Benvenue Elementary School and Rocky Mount Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27804?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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