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Best Schools in 27542, NC
27542, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,065 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in 27542 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27542, NC
The top high schools in 27542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles B Aycock High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1122 Students
2. Princeton High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
3. North Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
4. James Hunt High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27542, NC
The top middle schools in 27542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Norwayne Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
3. North Johnston Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27542, NC
The top elementary schools in 27542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Lucama Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
3. Princeton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
4. Northwest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students
5. Micro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
6. Glendale-kenly Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27542, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27542, NC has a total population of 9,393 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27542, 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 27542, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27542, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27542, 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 27542, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27542, NC
How many schools are in 27542, NC?
27542, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,065 students in total.
How do schools in 27542 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 27542 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 27542 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27542?
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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