For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in 27874, NC.
The top ranked public school in 27874, NC is Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27874 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27874, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27874, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Junior High School Road
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
27874, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1725 Bakers School Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-3562
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
501 East 16th St
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4513
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
901 Jr High Sch Rd
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
(252) 826-4413
Grades: PK-3
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27874, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27874, NC include Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27874?
1 public schools are located in 27874.
What is the racial composition of students in 27874?
27874 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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