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Best Schools in 27878, NC
27878, NC has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,629 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 27878 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27878, NC
The top high schools in 27878, 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. Fike High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
3. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27878, NC
The top middle schools in 27878, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
2. Nash Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
3. West Edgecombe Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27878, NC
The top elementary schools in 27878, 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. Frederick Douglass Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
3. G W Bulluck Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27878, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27878, NC has a total population of 1,037 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27878, 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 27878, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27878, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27878, 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 27878, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27878, NC
How many schools are in 27878, NC?
27878, NC has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,629 students in total.
How do schools in 27878 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 27878 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 27878 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27878?
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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