For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,480 students in 27379, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27379, NC are Bartlett Yancey High School, Oakwood Elementary School and N L Dillard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27379 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27379, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27379, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bartlett Yancey High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Main Street E
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4212
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4212
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 Oakwood Drive
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4221
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
N L Dillard Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Hatchett Road
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4941
Yanceyville, NC 27379
(336) 694-4941
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27379, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27379, NC include Bartlett Yancey High School, Oakwood Elementary School and N L Dillard Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27379?
3 public schools are located in 27379.
What is the racial composition of students in 27379?
27379 public schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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