Best High Schools in 27540, NC

27540, NC has 6 high schools with 5,711 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 27540 score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 27540 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. Holly Springs High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2140 Students

3. Northwood High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students

4. Southern Wake Academy

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Wake Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 579 Students

5. 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 27540, NC

27540, NC has 5 middle schools with 4,330 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 27540 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 27540 exceed expectations.

1. Holly Ridge Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students

2. 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

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

Best Elementary Schools in 27540, NC

27540, NC has 12 elementary schools with 9,712 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 27540 score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 27540 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Holly Springs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students

2. Holly Grove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students

3. Holly Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 791 Students

4. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pine Springs Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1243 Students

5. Oakview Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students

6. 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

7. Middle Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students

8. 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

9. 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

10. Buckhorn Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 27540, NC

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

Community Factors

27540, NC has a total population of 46,048 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 27540, NC

19,753

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27540, NC.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

8.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

7.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27540, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27540, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,292 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 27540, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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