Chicod

Chicod serves 948 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Greenville, North Carolina, establishing itself as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a strong MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10, the school ranks #191 out of 2,661 North Carolina schools, placing it in the 93rd percentile statewide. The school's academic excellence shines through impressive test performance, with 84% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 68% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading.

These results contribute to Chicod's outstanding academic score of 8.8 out of 10. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 with 60 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning. Chicod draws families from a diverse community in the 27858 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $56,533 and 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The median home value of $218,100 reflects a stable residential area, though the community faces economic challenges with a 22.6% poverty rate among its 57,075 residents. Located on Stokestown-St. John Road, Chicod operates in a rural setting that offers students a more intimate learning environment while maintaining access to the broader Greenville community.

Located in a rural area, Chicod may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.