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Best Schools in 27523, NC
27523, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 21,403 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in 27523 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27523, NC
The top high schools in 27523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Level High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2052 Students
2. Green Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
3. Apex Friendship High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2772 Students
4. Apex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27523, NC
The top middle schools in 27523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Salem Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
3. Apex Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
5. Lufkin Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27523, NC
The top elementary schools in 27523, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Oak Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
2. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
3. Baucom Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
4. Laurel Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
5. Turner Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
6. North Chatham Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
7. Salem Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
8. Apex Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
9. Moncure School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students
10. Peace Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Peace Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 62 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27523, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27523, NC has a total population of 17,258 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27523, 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 27523, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27523, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27523, 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 27523, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27523, NC
How many schools are in 27523, NC?
27523, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 21,403 students in total.
How do schools in 27523 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 27523 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in 27523 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27523?
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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