For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,933 students in 27203, NC (there are , serving 532 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 27203, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27203, NC are Asheboro High School, Donna L Loflin Elementary School and Lindley Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27203 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27203, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27203, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asheboro High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6185
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6185
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #22.
Donna L Loflin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 S Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-1685
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-1685
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Lindley Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Cliff Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6226
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-6226
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
South Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 W Walker Ave
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4141
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Balfour Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2097 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-0322
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
North Asheboro Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1861 N Asheboro School Rd
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 672-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Charles W Mccrary Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ross St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-1817
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-1817
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
27203, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1126 South Park St
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-5104
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 625-5104
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27203, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27203, NC include Asheboro High School, Donna L Loflin Elementary School and Lindley Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27203?
7 public schools are located in 27203.
What percentage of students in 27203 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 27203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27203?
27203 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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