For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,082 students in 27316, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27316, NC are Coleridge Elementary School, Ramseur Elementary School and Southeastern Randolph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27316 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27316, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27316, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4528 Nc Hwy 22 South
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 628-8292
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 628-8292
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Ramseur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6755 Jordan Road
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-4106
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Southeastern Randolph Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5302 Foushee Rd
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-6700
Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27316, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27316, NC include Coleridge Elementary School, Ramseur Elementary School and Southeastern Randolph Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27316?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27316.
What is the racial composition of students in 27316?
27316 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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