For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,881 students in 27801, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC are West Edgecombe Middle School and G W Bulluck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27801 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27801, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27801, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Edgecombe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Nobles Mill Pond Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 446-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
G W Bulluck Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Stokes Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2880
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
600 Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2895
Gr: 3-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: n/an/a
225 Tarboro Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 618-6826
Gr: 9-11 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 462-2005
Gr: PK-2 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 E Virginia Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 937-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27801, NC include West Edgecombe Middle School and G W Bulluck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27801?
7 public schools are located in 27801.
What is the racial composition of students in 27801?
27801 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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