For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,655 students in 27021, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 190 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27021, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27021, NC are West Stokes High School, Mount Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27021 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27021, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27021, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Stokes High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Priddy Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2099
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mount Olive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2145 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-4351
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Grove Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2185 Chestnut Grove Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27021, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27021, NC include West Stokes High School, Mount Olive Elementary School and Poplar Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27021?
5 public schools are located in 27021.
What percentage of students in 27021 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27021 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27021?
27021 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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