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Best Schools in 27231, NC
27231, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,752 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 27231 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27231, NC
The top high schools in 27231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
2. Person High
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Person County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27231, NC
The top middle schools in 27231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Southern Middle
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Person County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27231, NC
The top elementary schools in 27231, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pathways Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
2. Oak Lane Elementary
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Person County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
3. Central Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27231, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27231, NC has a total population of 2,077 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27231, 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 27231, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27231, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27231, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27231, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27231, NC
How many schools are in 27231, NC?
27231, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,752 students in total.
How do schools in 27231 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 27231 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 27231 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27231?
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: 47%
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