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Best Schools in 27577, NC
27577, NC has 28 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 9 elementary) serving 19,981 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 27577 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27577, NC
The top high schools in 27577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnston Co Early College Academy
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students
2. Johnston County Schools Career Technical
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students
3. Cleveland High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
4. Princeton High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1024 Students
5. West Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
6. North Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
7. South Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1331 Students
8. Smithfield-selma High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
9. Choice Plus Academy
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 52 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27577, NC
The top middle schools in 27577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Innovation Academy At South Campus
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
2. Four Oaks Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
3. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
4. North Johnston Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
5. Swift Creek Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
6. Selma Middle School
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
7. Smithfield Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27577, NC
The top elementary schools in 27577, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Level Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Princeton Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
3. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students
4. Polenta Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
5. Four Oaks Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students
6. Wilson's Mills Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
7. Selma Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students
8. South Smithfield Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
9. West Smithfield Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27577, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27577, NC has a total population of 25,006 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27577, 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 27577, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27577, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27577, 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 27577, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27577, NC
How many schools are in 27577, NC?
27577, NC has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 19,981 students in total.
How do schools in 27577 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 27577 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 27577 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27577?
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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