For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,975 students in 27522, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27522, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27522, NC are Granville Early College High School, Falls Lake Academy and G. C. Hawley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27522 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27522, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27522, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granville Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1552 South Campus Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5583
Gr: 9-13 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Falls Lake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 East Lyon Station Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 964-9003
Gr: K-12 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
G. C. Hawley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Wilton Avenue
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Mount Energy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2652 Hwy 56
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 529-0586
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
South Granville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Crescent Dr
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Creedmoor, NC 27522
(919) 528-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27522, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27522, NC include Granville Early College High School, Falls Lake Academy and G. C. Hawley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27522?
5 public schools are located in 27522.
What percentage of students in 27522 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27522 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27522?
27522 public schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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