Best High Schools in 27229, NC

High schools
3
Students
2,474
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 27229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Richmond Early College High

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 295 Students

2. Montgomery Central High

D

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students

3. Richmond Senior High

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1286 Students

Best Middle Schools in 27229, NC

Middle schools
3
Students
972
Avg actual
48%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 27229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ellerbe Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 212 Students

2. West Middle

C

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

3. East Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 27229, NC

Elementary schools
6
Students
1,768
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 27229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mineral Springs Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students

2. Page Street Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 227 Students

3. Green Ridge Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

4. Candor Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

5. Mount Gilead Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students

6. Troy Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Montgomery County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 287 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 27229, NC

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

27229, NC has a total population of 3,403 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27229, NC

5,733

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27229, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

32.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

27.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27229, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27229, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

868 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27229, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 27229, NC

How many schools are in 27229, NC?

27229, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,733 students in total.

How do schools in 27229 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 27229 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 27229 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27229?

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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