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Best Schools in 27801, NC
27801, NC has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,793 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 27801 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27801, NC
The top high schools in 27801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgecombe Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 189 Students
2. Rocky Mount High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
3. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
4. North Edgecombe High
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27801, NC
The top middle schools in 27801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Phillips Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. West Edgecombe Middle
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
3. Rocky Mount Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
4. J W Parker Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27801, NC
The top elementary schools in 27801, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benvenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
2. G W Bulluck Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
3. Coker-wimberly Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
4. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 281 Students
5. D S Johnson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 362 Students
6. Baskerville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27801, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27801, NC has a total population of 19,151 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27801, 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 27801, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27801, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27801, 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 27801, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27801, NC
How many schools are in 27801, NC?
27801, NC has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,793 students in total.
How do schools in 27801 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 27801 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 27801 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27801?
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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