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Best Schools in 27505, NC
27505, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,293 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 27505 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27505, NC
The top high schools in 27505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Harnett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1386 Students
2. Harnett Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Lee County High
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Projected Test Scores
Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1508 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27505, NC
The top middle schools in 27505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
2. Western Harnett Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
3. Harnett Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
4. East Lee Middle
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Lee County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27505, NC
The top elementary schools in 27505, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
2. Benhaven Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1030 Students
3. South Harnett Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 448 Students
4. Boone Trail Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
5. Broadway Elementary
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Lee County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
6. Anderson Creek Primary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 582 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27505, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27505, NC has a total population of 7,181 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27505, 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 27505, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27505, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27505, 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 27505, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27505, NC
How many schools are in 27505, NC?
27505, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,293 students in total.
How do schools in 27505 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 27505 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 27505 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27505?
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: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations