For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,750 students in 27249, NC (there are , serving 65 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27249, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27249, NC are Gibsonville Elementary School, Eastern Guilford High School and Eastern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27249 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27249, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27249, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibsonville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 East Joyner Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Guilford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-6311
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Peeden Drive
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4255
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27249, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27249, NC include Gibsonville Elementary School, Eastern Guilford High School and Eastern Guilford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27249?
3 public schools are located in 27249.
What percentage of students in 27249 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27249 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27249?
27249 public schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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