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Best Schools in 27712, NC
27712, NC has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,389 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 27712 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27712, NC
The top high schools in 27712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
2. Riverside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1812 Students
3. Northern High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27712, NC
The top middle schools in 27712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
2. George L Carrington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. Lucas Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27712, NC
The top elementary schools in 27712, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mangum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
2. Easley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
3. River Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
4. Little River K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
5. Sandy Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
6. Eno Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
7. Hillandale Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27712, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27712, NC has a total population of 21,919 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27712, 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 27712, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27712, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27712, 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 27712, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27712, NC
How many schools are in 27712, NC?
27712, NC has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,389 students in total.
How do schools in 27712 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 27712 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 27712 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27712?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations