For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in 27573, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27573, NC are Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27573 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27573, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27573, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roxboro Community School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Lake Drive
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0020
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Southern Middle Sch Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-6995
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7262
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Roxboro, NC 27573
(919) 962-9378
Grades: K-1
| 67 students
27573, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27573, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27573, NC include Roxboro Community School, Southern Middle School and Pcs Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27573?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27573.
What is the racial composition of students in 27573?
27573 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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