For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 864 students in 27855, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27855, NC are Hertford County Middle School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27855 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27855, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27855, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hertford County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Hwy 11n
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4091
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
236 Us 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27855, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27855, NC include Hertford County Middle School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27855?
2 public schools are located in 27855.
What is the racial composition of students in 27855?
27855 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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