For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,363 students in 27525, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27525, NC are Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27525 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27525, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27525, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tar River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Franklinton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Main St
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2971
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27525, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27525, NC include Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27525?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27525.
What is the racial composition of students in 27525?
27525 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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