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Best Schools in 27880, NC
27880, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,650 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 27880 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27880, NC
The top high schools in 27880, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Nash High
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
2. James Hunt High
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27880, NC
The top middle schools in 27880, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Southern Nash Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Forest Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27880, NC
The top elementary schools in 27880, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Bailey Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. John W Jones Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27880, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27880, NC has a total population of 3,168 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27880, 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 27880, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27880, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27880, 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 27880, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27880, NC
How many schools are in 27880, NC?
27880, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,650 students in total.
How do schools in 27880 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 27880 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 27880 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27880?
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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