Best High Schools in 27278, NC

27278, NC has 5 high schools with 4,428 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 27278 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 27278 greatly exceed expectations.

1. City Of Medicine Academy

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students

2. Cedar Ridge High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students

3. Chapel Hill High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students

4. Orange High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students

5. Partnership Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 37 Students

Best Middle Schools in 27278, NC

27278, NC has 5 middle schools with 3,103 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 27278 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 27278 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mcdougle Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students

2. Orange Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students

3. A L Stanback Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students

4. George L Carrington Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

5. Gravelly Hill Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 27278, NC

27278, NC has 11 elementary schools with 4,137 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 27278 score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 27278 greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Expedition School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

The Expedition School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 361 Students

2. Morris Grove Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students

3. Hillsborough Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

4. Mangum Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students

5. River Park Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students

6. Little River K-8 School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students

7. Grady Brown Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students

8. Pathways Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students

9. New Hope Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

10. Central Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in 27278, NC

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

Community Factors

27278, NC has a total population of 28,523 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27278, NC

12,450

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27278, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

17.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27278, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27278, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,361 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27278, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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