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Best Schools in 27253, NC
27253, NC has 32 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 11 elementary) serving 19,427 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 27253 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27253, NC
The top high schools in 27253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abss Early College At Acc
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 221 Students
2. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
3. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
4. Carrboro High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
5. Southern Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
6. Walter M Williams High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
7. Graham High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
8. Hugh M Cummings High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
9. Ray Street Academy
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27253, NC
The top middle schools in 27253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Mcdougle Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
3. Hawfields Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
4. Southern Alamance Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
5. A L Stanback Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
6. Broadview Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
7. Graham Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27253, NC
The top elementary schools in 27253, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Perry W Harrison Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
3. Silk Hope School
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
4. Alexander Wilson Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
5. Sylvan Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
6. B. Everett Jordan Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
7. R Homer Andrews Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 522 Students
8. South Graham Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
9. Haw River Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
10. Eastlawn Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27253, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27253, NC has a total population of 32,626 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27253, 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 27253, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27253, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27253, 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 27253, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27253, NC
How many schools are in 27253, NC?
27253, NC has 32 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 19,427 students in total.
How do schools in 27253 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 27253 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 27253 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27253?
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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