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Best Schools in 27527, NC
27527, NC has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,006 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 27527 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27527, NC
The top high schools in 27527, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. Clayton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
3. East Wake High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 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 27527, NC
The top middle schools in 27527, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. Riverwood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Wendell Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Smithfield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27527, NC
The top elementary schools in 27527, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
2. Powhatan Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
3. River Dell Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
4. Thanksgiving Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
5. Lake Myra Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 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
Education & Community Snapshot in 27527, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27527, NC has a total population of 34,736 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27527, 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 27527, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27527, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27527, 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 27527, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27527, NC
How many schools are in 27527, NC?
27527, NC has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,006 students in total.
How do schools in 27527 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 27527 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 27527 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27527?
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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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations