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Best High Schools in Zip Code 27921

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At a glance

Schools

581

Students

Top rankedCamden Early College High119^th of 641 North Carolina high schools

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Biggest riser

Camden County High up 79 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 27921 zip code area in North Carolina is home to two high schools: Camden County High and Camden Early College High. While both serve grades 9-12, Camden Early College High stands out as the higher-performing institution based on key metrics.

Camden Early College High consistently ranks higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, receiving 4-5 out of 5 stars compared to 2-3 stars for Camden County High. It boasts significantly stronger proficiency rates on end-of-course exams, particularly in Math I and Math III, where it far exceeds district and state averages. Additionally, Camden Early College High has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 87.7% and operates more efficiently, spending $6,039 per student compared to $11,470 at Camden County High.

Despite having a higher student-teacher ratio of 26.2, Camden Early College High appears to be providing a higher-quality education than its counterpart. This is evidenced by its superior rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. While the reasons for this performance gap are not entirely clear, it is worth noting that Camden Early College High serves a student population with a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, which may be a contributing factor. Overall, the data suggests that parents in the 27921 zip code area have access to a standout high school option in Camden Early College High.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Camden County High	Public	9-12	103 Us 158 W	Camden	27921	Camden County	Camden County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 338-0114	457	28	16.0	23.0%	360 (78.8%)	38 (8.3%)	23 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	52.6	275^th of 641 public high schools	57.1%		42.5	354^th of 640 public high schools	44.7%	79	47.4	71.5	41.7	61.0	$11,470	$235	$11,235
Camden Early College High	Public	9-12	103-A US Highway 158 West	Camden	27921	Camden County	Camden County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 335-7219	124	4	30.3	16.1%	98 (79.0%)	3 (2.4%)	10 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.5%)	83.2	119^th of 641 public high schools	81.4%		91.8	59^th of 640 public high schools	90.8%	60	60.0	82.4	94.1	100.0	$6,039	$00	$6,039

Cities Near Zip Code 27921

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Camden	2.57 mi	5	94^th
Elizabeth City	3.02 mi	13	292^nd
Barco	10.17 mi	3	213^th
Shawboro	10.36 mi	1	99^th
Currituck	12.79 mi	1	30^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.