For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 828 students in 27864, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 27864, NC is Southwest Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27864 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27864, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27864 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest Edgecombe High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27864, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Edgecombe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Nc 43 North
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-5016
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27864, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27864, NC include Southwest Edgecombe High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27864?
1 public high schools are located in 27864.
What is the racial composition of students in 27864?
27864 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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