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Best Schools in 27040, NC
27040, NC has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,971 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 27040 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27040, NC
The top high schools in 27040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ronald W Reagan High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students
2. North Forsyth High
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Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1062 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27040, NC
The top middle schools in 27040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. Meadowlark Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 825 Students
3. Northwest Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27040, NC
The top elementary schools in 27040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisville Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Meadowlark Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students
3. Vienna Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 768 Students
4. Old Richmond Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
5. Gibson Elementary
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27040, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27040, NC has a total population of 11,936 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27040, 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 27040, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27040, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27040, 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 27040, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27040, NC
How many schools are in 27040, NC?
27040, NC has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,971 students in total.
How do schools in 27040 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 27040 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 27040 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27040?
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: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations