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Best Schools in 27265, NC
27265, NC has 31 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 21,329 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 27265 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27265, NC
The top high schools in 27265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 958 Students
2. Ledford Senior High
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
3. Kearns Academy
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
4. Southwest Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
5. Lucy Ragsdale High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
6. High Point Central High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1081 Students
7. T Wingate Andrews High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
8. Robert B Glenn High School
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27265, NC
The top middle schools in 27265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Grove Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
2. Ledford Middle
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
3. Jamestown Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 940 Students
4. Southwest Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1101 Students
5. Southeast Middle
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
6. Welborn Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
7. Ferndale Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27265, NC
The top elementary schools in 27265, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 806 Students
2. Friendship Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
3. Florence Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
4. Colfax Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
5. Wallburg Elementary
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Davidson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
6. Shadybrook Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
7. Jamestown Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
8. Union Cross Traditional Acad
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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
9. Montlieu Academy Of Technology
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
10. Oak View Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27265, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27265, NC has a total population of 52,255 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27265, 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 27265, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27265, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27265, 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 27265, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27265, NC
How many schools are in 27265, NC?
27265, NC has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 21,329 students in total.
How do schools in 27265 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 27265 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 27265 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27265?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
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