For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,018 students in 27501, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27501, NC are Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Harnett Central High School and Carolina Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27501 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27501, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27501, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10330 Nc Hwy 50 North
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Harnett Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2911 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Carolina Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Harnett Central Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Harnett Central Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Angier Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Mciver St
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-2635
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-2635
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Carolina Charter Remote Academy Cfa
Charter School
8529 Nc Highway 55
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Angier, NC 27501
(984) 300-3015
Rank: n/an/a
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27501, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27501, NC include Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Harnett Central High School and Carolina Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27501?
7 public schools are located in 27501.
What is the racial composition of students in 27501?
27501 public schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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