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Best Schools in 27842, NC
27842, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,475 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 27842 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27842, NC
The top high schools in 27842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
2. Northampton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27842, NC
The top middle schools in 27842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27842, NC
The top elementary schools in 27842, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vaughan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
2. Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27842, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27842, NC has a total population of 1,490 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27842, 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 27842, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27842, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27842, 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 27842, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27842, NC
How many schools are in 27842, NC?
27842, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,475 students in total.
How do schools in 27842 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 27842 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 27842 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27842?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations