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Best 27886 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,241 students in 27886, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27886, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27886, NC are Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27886 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27886, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27886, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgecombe Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2009 West Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 618-6554
Gr: 9-13 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
North Edgecombe High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7589 Nc 33-nw
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Gr: K-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Tarboro High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Howard Avenue
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Connections Learning Academy
Alternative School
710 Panola Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600
Rank: n/an/a
Ne Carolina Prep School Remote Academy
Charter School
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27886, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27886, NC include Edgecombe Early College High School, North East Carolina Prep and North Edgecombe High School.
How many public schools are located in 27886?
9 public schools are located in 27886.
What percentage of students in 27886 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27886 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27886?
27886 public schools minority enrollment is 76% 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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