For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 859 students in Rocky Mount, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, NC are G W Bulluck Elementary School and Williford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rocky Mount, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rocky Mount have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rocky Mount, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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%
Rocky Mount, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320
Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rocky Mount, NC include G W Bulluck Elementary School and Williford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rocky Mount?
2 public preschools are located in Rocky Mount.
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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