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Best 27288 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,653 students in 27288, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27288, NC are Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27288 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27288, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27288, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
J E Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-9791
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
John M Morehead High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 N Pierce St
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7731
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Innovative High School
511 Harrington Hwy
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27288, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27288, NC include Central Elementary School, J E Holmes Middle School and Leaksville-spray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27288?
6 public schools are located in 27288.
What is the racial composition of students in 27288?
27288 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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