For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,344 students in 27549, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27549, NC are Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Terrell Lane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27549 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27549, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27549, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward Best Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Terrell Lane Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Terrell Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-1855
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Louisburg Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Crosscreek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 East River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 497-3198
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
27549, North Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27549, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27549, NC include Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Terrell Lane Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27549?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27549.
What is the racial composition of students in 27549?
27549 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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