For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,260 students in 27817, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27817, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27817, NC are Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27817 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27817, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27817, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 Hwy 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 940-1881
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Chocowinity Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27817, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27817, NC include Chocowinity Primary, Southside High School and Chocowinity Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27817?
3 public schools are located in 27817.
What percentage of students in 27817 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27817 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27817?
27817 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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