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Best Schools in 27243, NC
27243, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,117 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in 27243 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27243, NC
The top high schools in 27243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
2. Orange High
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Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27243, NC
The top middle schools in 27243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27243, NC
The top elementary schools in 27243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Efland Cheeks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
2. Grady Brown Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
3. Central Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27243, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27243, NC has a total population of 4,595 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27243, 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 27243, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27243, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27243, 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 27243, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27243, NC
How many schools are in 27243, NC?
27243, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,117 students in total.
How do schools in 27243 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 27243 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in 27243 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27243?
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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