For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,321 students in 27983, NC (there are , serving 423 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 27983, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27983, NC are Bertie Early College High School, Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27983 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27983, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27983, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bertie Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Grades: 9-13
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Cooper Hill Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Bertie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Bertie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
27983, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 E Askewville Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Bertie Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
716 Us Highway 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27983, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27983, NC include Bertie Early College High School, Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27983?
4 public schools are located in 27983.
What percentage of students in 27983 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 27983 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27983?
27983 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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