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Best Schools in 27851, NC
27851, NC has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,436 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 27851 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27851, NC
The top high schools in 27851, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles B Aycock High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1122 Students
2. James Hunt High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
3. Beddingfield High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27851, NC
The top middle schools in 27851, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Norwayne Middle
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 886 Students
3. Speight Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27851, NC
The top elementary schools in 27851, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Lucama Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
3. Northwest Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 709 Students
4. Lee Woodard Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
5. Fremont Stars Elementary
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Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27851, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27851, NC has a total population of 5,134 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27851, 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 27851, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27851, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27851, 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 27851, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27851, NC
How many schools are in 27851, NC?
27851, NC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,436 students in total.
How do schools in 27851 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 27851 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 27851 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27851?
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: 36%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations