For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,925 students in 27021, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27021, NC are Mount Olive Elementary School, Poplar Springs Elementary School and Chestnut Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27021 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27021, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27021, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Olive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2145 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Meadowbrook Drive
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-3224
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27021, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27021, NC include Mount Olive Elementary School, Poplar Springs Elementary School and Chestnut Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27021?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27021.
What is the racial composition of students in 27021?
27021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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