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Best Schools in 27856, NC
27856, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,738 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 27856 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27856, NC
The top high schools in 27856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nash Central High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 921 Students
2. Northern Nash High
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1059 Students
3. Southern Nash High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27856, NC
The top middle schools in 27856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nash Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
2. Southern Nash Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Red Oak Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27856, NC
The top elementary schools in 27856, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coopers Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
2. Nashville Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 672 Students
3. Red Oak Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
4. Spring Hope Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
5. Winstead Avenue Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 538 Students
6. Cedar Grove Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27856, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27856, NC has a total population of 17,121 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27856, 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 27856, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27856, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27856, 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 27856, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27856, NC
How many schools are in 27856, NC?
27856, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,738 students in total.
How do schools in 27856 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 27856 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 27856 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27856?
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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