For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 653 students in 27521, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27521, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public school in 27521, NC is Coats Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 27521 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27521, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27521, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coats Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 Brick Mill Road
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27521, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27521, NC include Coats Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27521?
1 public schools are located in 27521.
What percentage of students in 27521 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27521 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27521?
27521 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).