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Best Schools in 27608, NC
27608, NC has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,870 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 27608 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27608, NC
The top high schools in 27608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27608, NC
The top middle schools in 27608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27608, NC
The top elementary schools in 27608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lacy Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
2. Underwood Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
3. Root Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
4. Olds Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
5. Joyner Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
6. Wiley Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27608, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27608, NC has a total population of 12,062 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27608, 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 27608, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27608, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27608, 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 27608, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27608, NC
How many schools are in 27608, NC?
27608, NC has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,870 students in total.
How do schools in 27608 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 27608 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 27608 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27608?
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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