For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 470 students in 27883, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27883, NC are Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27883 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27883, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27883, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stantonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Main St
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3639
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3639
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Speight Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5514 Old Stantonsburg Road
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
(252) 238-3983
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27883, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27883, NC include Stantonsburg Elementary School and Speight Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27883?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27883.
What is the racial composition of students in 27883?
27883 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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