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Best Schools in 27517, NC
27517, NC has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,348 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 27517 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27517, NC
The top high schools in 27517, 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. Carrboro High
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
3. C E Jordan High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2040 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27517, NC
The top middle schools in 27517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phillips Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Culbreth Middle
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
4. Sherwood Githens Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 763 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27517, NC
The top elementary schools in 27517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenwood Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
2. Chatham Grove Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
3. North Chatham Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
4. Ephesus Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
5. Scroggs Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 392 Students
6. Rashkis Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
7. Northside Elementary
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Chapel Hill-carrboro City Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
8. Creekside Elementary
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
9. Montessori Day School
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Montessori Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students
10. Holy Youth Christian Academy
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Holy Youth Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27517, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27517, NC has a total population of 28,762 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27517, 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 27517, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27517, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27517, 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 27517, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27517, NC
How many schools are in 27517, NC?
27517, NC has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,348 students in total.
How do schools in 27517 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 27517 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 27517 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27517?
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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