For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,751 students in 27545, NC (there are , serving 417 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27545, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27545, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27545 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27545, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27545, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Knightdale High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Knightdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27545, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27545, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27545?
5 public schools are located in 27545.
What percentage of students in 27545 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27545 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27545?
27545 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).