For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 570 students in 27823, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27823, NC are Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy and Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27823 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27823, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27823, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13723 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5502
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
27823, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20212 Hwy 48
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27823, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27823, NC include Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy and Enfield Middle S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27823?
3 public schools are located in 27823.
What is the racial composition of students in 27823?
27823 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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