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Best Schools in 27012, NC
27012, NC has 20 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,438 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 27012 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27012, NC
The top high schools in 27012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Forsyth High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
2. Oak Grove High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
3. North Davidson High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
4. Davie County High
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1770 Students
5. Parkland High
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27012, NC
The top middle schools in 27012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Ellis Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
2. North Davidson Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
3. Meadowlark Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
4. North Davie Middle
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
5. Oak Grove Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
6. Clemmons Middle School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27012, NC
The top elementary schools in 27012, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clemmons Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 789 Students
2. Shady Grove Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 514 Students
3. Northwest Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 575 Students
4. Southwest Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
5. Frank Morgan Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
6. Friedberg Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
7. Pinebrook Elementary
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Davie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
8. Ward Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27012, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27012, NC has a total population of 30,539 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27012, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27012, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27012, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27012, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27012, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27012, NC
How many schools are in 27012, NC?
27012, NC has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,438 students in total.
How do schools in 27012 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 27012 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 27012 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27012?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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