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Best Schools in 27520, NC
27520, NC has 24 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 20,719 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 27520 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27520, NC
The top high schools in 27520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
2. South Garner High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
3. Clayton High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
4. Smithfield-selma High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27520, NC
The top middle schools in 27520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
2. Riverwood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Swift Creek Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
4. Clayton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
5. East Garner Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
6. Smithfield Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27520, NC
The top elementary schools in 27520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
2. Powhatan Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. Johnston Charter Academy
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Johnston Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 679 Students
4. Polenta Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
5. West Clayton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
6. Wilson's Mills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
7. Cooper Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
8. East Clayton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
9. Creech Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
10. East Garner Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 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
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 27520, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 27520, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27520, NC
How many schools are in 27520, NC?
27520, NC has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 20,719 students in total.
How do schools in 27520 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 27520 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 27520 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27520?
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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