For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,238 students in 27983, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 400 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 27983, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27983, NC are Bertie Early College High School, Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27983 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27983, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27983, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bertie Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
717 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2150
Gr: 9-13 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Cooper Hill Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Bertie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bertie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27983, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27983, NC include Bertie Early College High School, Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27983?
4 public schools are located in 27983.
What percentage of students in 27983 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 27983 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27983?
27983 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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