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Best Schools in 27017, NC
27017, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,334 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 27017 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27017, NC
The top high schools in 27017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Surry Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 298 Students
2. Surry Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
3. North Surry High
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27017, NC
The top middle schools in 27017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 490 Students
2. J Sam Gentry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27017, NC
The top elementary schools in 27017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
2. Rockford Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
3. Dobson Elementary
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Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
4. Copeland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
5. Cedar Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Surry County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
6. Salem Christian Academy
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Salem Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 118 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27017, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27017, NC has a total population of 8,880 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27017, 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 27017, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27017, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27017, 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 27017, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27017, NC
How many schools are in 27017, NC?
27017, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,334 students in total.
How do schools in 27017 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 27017 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 27017 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27017?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations