Best High Schools in 27524, NC

27524, NC has 3 high schools with 1,840 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 27524 score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 27524 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wayne Early / Middle College High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 228 Students

2. 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

3. South Johnston High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students

Best Middle Schools in 27524, NC

27524, NC has 6 middle schools with 3,172 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 27524 score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 27524 meet expectations.

1. Four Oaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

2. 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

3. Benson Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students

4. 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

5. Grantham Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 27524, NC

27524, NC has 5 elementary schools with 3,412 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 27524 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 27524 exceed expectations.

1. Meadow School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students

2. Grantham Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students

3. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students

4. Four Oaks Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students

5. Benson Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students

6. West Smithfield Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 27524, NC

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

Community Factors

27524, NC has a total population of 13,358 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27524, NC

8,424

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27524, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.81 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27524, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27524, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

916 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27524, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations