For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,173 students in 27882, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27882, NC are Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27882 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27882, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27882, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Nash Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 South Nc Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 937-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27882, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27882, NC include Southern Nash Middle School and Spring Hope Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27882?
2 public schools are located in 27882.
What is the racial composition of students in 27882?
27882 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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