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Best 27804 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,244 students in 27804, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 181 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27804, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27804, NC are Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27804, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nrm Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2890
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Citi High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530-a North Old Carriage Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2842
Gr: 9-13 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Northern Nash High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4230 Green Hills Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 937-9040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Tar River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Hammond Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2501
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Benvenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Nicodemus Mile Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2835
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Nash Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4279 Nash Central High Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 451-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Gr: K-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Winstead Avenue Elementary School
991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2845
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27804, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27804, NC include Nrm Early College High School, Citi High School and Northern Nash High School.
How many public schools are located in 27804?
10 public schools are located in 27804.
What percentage of students in 27804 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27804 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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