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Best Schools in 27560, NC
27560, NC has 32 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 29,726 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 27560 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27560, NC
The top high schools in 27560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Hope High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
2. Panther Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
3. Leesville Road High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2613 Students
4. Cary High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
5. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
6. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27560, NC
The top middle schools in 27560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Alston Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
3. West Cary Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
4. Leesville Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
5. Pine Hollow Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
6. Reedy Creek Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
7. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
8. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27560, NC
The top elementary schools in 27560, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hortons Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 720 Students
2. Parkside Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 871 Students
3. Morrisville Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 651 Students
4. Cedar Fork Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students
5. Weatherstone Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
6. Alston Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1047 Students
7. Sterling Montessori Academy
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Sterling Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
8. Carpenter Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
9. Northwoods Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
10. Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27560, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27560, NC has a total population of 39,248 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27560, 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 27560, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27560, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27560, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27560, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27560, NC
How many schools are in 27560, NC?
27560, NC has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 29,726 students in total.
How do schools in 27560 perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in 27560 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 27560 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27560?
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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