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Best Schools in 27217, NC
27217, NC has 27 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,181 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 27217 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27217, NC
The top high schools in 27217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
2. Eastern Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
3. Walter M Williams High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
4. Bartlett Yancey High
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
5. Graham High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
6. Hugh M Cummings High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27217, NC
The top middle schools in 27217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Alamance Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
2. Woodlawn Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
3. N L Dillard Middle
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
4. Turrentine Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
5. Broadview Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
6. Graham Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27217, NC
The top elementary schools in 27217, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marvin B Smith Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
2. E M Yoder Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
3. Elon Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
4. Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
5. South Elementary
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
6. Hillcrest Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
7. R Homer Andrews Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
8. Grove Park Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
9. Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
10. Haw River Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27217, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27217, NC has a total population of 39,194 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27217, 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 27217, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27217, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27217, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27217, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27217, NC
How many schools are in 27217, NC?
27217, NC has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,181 students in total.
How do schools in 27217 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 27217 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 27217 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27217?
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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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations