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Best Schools in 27617, NC
27617, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,112 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 27617 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27617, NC
The top high schools in 27617, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2613 Students
2. Hillside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
3. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27617, NC
The top middle schools in 27617, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
2. Pine Hollow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
3. Neal Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
4. Lowe's Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27617, NC
The top elementary schools in 27617, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
2. Sycamore Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
3. Hilburn Drive Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students
4. Pleasant Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 Students
5. Spring Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
6. Brier Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
7. Bethesda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 617 Students
8. Parkwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
9. The Franciscan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Franciscan School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 658 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27617, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27617, NC has a total population of 20,810 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27617, 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 27617, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27617, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27617, 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 27617, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27617, NC
How many schools are in 27617, NC?
27617, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,112 students in total.
How do schools in 27617 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 27617 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 27617 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27617?
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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