Best High Schools in 27526, NC

27526, NC has 5 high schools with 5,613 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 27526 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 27526 greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Fuquay-varina High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students

3. Harnett Central High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students

Best Middle Schools in 27526, NC

27526, NC has 5 middle schools with 4,827 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 27526 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 27526 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Holly Grove Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

2. West Lake Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

3. Fuquay-varina Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students

4. Harnett Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students

5. Herbert Akins Road Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 27526, NC

27526, NC has 11 elementary schools with 6,753 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 27526 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 27526 exceed expectations.

1. Willow Springs Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students

2. Ballentine Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

3. West Lake Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

4. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 941 Students

5. Lafayette Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students

6. Fuquay-varina Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 631 Students

7. South Lakes Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students

8. Banks Road Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

9. Lincoln Heights Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 637 Students

10. Achievement Charter Academy

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Achievement Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 158 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 27526, NC

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

Community Factors

27526, NC has a total population of 54,241 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27526, NC

17,193

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

45%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27526, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.37 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27526, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27526, NC.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,041 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27526, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations