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Best Schools in 27540, NC
27540, NC has 28 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 26,082 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 27540 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27540, NC
The top high schools in 27540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 350 Students
2. Holly Springs High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2140 Students
3. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
4. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
5. Fuquay-varina High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
6. Southern Wake Academy
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Southern Wake Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 579 Students
7. Harnett Central High
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27540, NC
The top middle schools in 27540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex Friendship Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students
2. Holly Grove Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
3. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
4. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
5. Fuquay-varina Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
6. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
7. Harnett Central Middle
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27540, NC
The top elementary schools in 27540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakview Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
2. Holly Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
3. Holly Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
4. Holly Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 791 Students
5. Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
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Pine Springs Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1243 Students
6. Ballentine Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
7. Buckhorn Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 761 Students
8. Lafayette Elementary
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Harnett County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
9. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
10. Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 941 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
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 27540, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27540, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27540, NC
How many schools are in 27540, NC?
27540, NC has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 26,082 students in total.
How do schools in 27540 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 27540 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 27540 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27540?
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: 63%
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- Actual: 62%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations