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Best Schools in 27529, NC
27529, NC has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 24,200 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 27529 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27529, NC
The top high schools in 27529, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
2. Cleveland High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
3. South Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
4. Clayton High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
5. West Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
6. Garner High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27529, NC
The top middle schools in 27529, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
3. Swift Creek Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
4. Clayton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
5. East Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
6. North Garner Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27529, NC
The top elementary schools in 27529, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
2. Bryan Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
3. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
4. West View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
5. Rand Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Vandora Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
7. Polenta Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
8. West Clayton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
9. Creech Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
10. Timber Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27529, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27529, NC has a total population of 53,828 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27529, 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 27529, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27529, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27529, 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 27529, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27529, NC
How many schools are in 27529, NC?
27529, NC has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 24,200 students in total.
How do schools in 27529 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 27529 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 27529 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27529?
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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