Best High Schools in 27520, NC

27520, NC has 6 high schools with 4,923 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 27520 score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 27520 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students

3. Cleveland High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students

4. Clayton High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students

Best Middle Schools in 27520, NC

27520, NC has 7 middle schools with 5,643 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 27520 score 49% 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 27520 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cleveland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

2. Riverwood Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

3. Swift Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

4. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students

5. Clayton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students

6. East Garner Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students

7. Smithfield Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 27520, NC

27520, NC has 11 elementary schools with 6,469 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 27520 score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 27520 exceed expectations.

1. Johnston Charter Academy

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 679 Students

2. Cleveland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students

3. Polenta Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students

4. East Clayton Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

5. Powhatan Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

6. West Clayton Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students

7. Wilson's Mills Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students

8. Creech Road Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

9. East Garner Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

10. Cooper Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 27520, NC

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

Community Factors

27520, NC has a total population of 46,310 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27520, NC

18,775

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27520, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.04 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27520, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27520, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,029 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27520, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
27592, NC

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
27545, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
27603, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
27576, NC

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
27591, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
27601, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations