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Best Schools in 27524, NC
27524, NC has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,953 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 27524 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27524, NC
The top high schools in 27524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
2. South Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
3. Smithfield-selma High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
4. Southern Wayne High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27524, NC
The top middle schools in 27524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Four Oaks Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
3. Benson Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 511 Students
4. Grantham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Smithfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27524, NC
The top elementary schools in 27524, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
2. Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 609 Students
3. Benson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students
4. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
5. Four Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
6. West Smithfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 27524, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 27524, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27524, NC
How many schools are in 27524, NC?
27524, NC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,953 students in total.
How do schools in 27524 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 27524 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 27524 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27524?
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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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations