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Best Schools in 27516, NC
27516, NC has 32 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 19,060 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 27516 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27516, NC
The top high schools in 27516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
2. Chapel Hill High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1597 Students
3. Northwood High
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students
4. Cedar Ridge High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
5. Carrboro High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
6. Phoenix Academy High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 25 Students
7. Virtual Academy School
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27516, NC
The top middle schools in 27516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
2. Phillips Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Mcdougle Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
4. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
5. Hawfields Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
6. Culbreth Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
7. A L Stanback Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 646 Students
8. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27516, NC
The top elementary schools in 27516, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Grove Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
2. Seawell Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
3. Estes Hills Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
4. Perry W Harrison Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
5. Chatham Grove Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
6. Carrboro Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
7. Mcdougle Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
8. Fpg Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
9. Scroggs Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
10. Rashkis Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27516, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27516, NC has a total population of 46,348 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27516, NC
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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 27516, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27516, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27516, NC.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27516, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27516, NC
How many schools are in 27516, NC?
27516, NC has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 19,060 students in total.
How do schools in 27516 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 27516 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 27516 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27516?
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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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations