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Best Schools in 27896, NC
27896, NC has 17 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,162 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 27896 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27896, NC
The top high schools in 27896, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Nash High
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
2. James Hunt High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
3. Fike High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27896, NC
The top middle schools in 27896, 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. Elm City Middle
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
3. Southern Nash Middle
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
4. Forest Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27896, NC
The top elementary schools in 27896, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
2. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
3. Coopers Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
4. Vinson-bynum Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
5. Bailey Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
6. Wells Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students
7. John W Jones Elementary
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
8. Building Blocks Montessori School
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Building Blocks Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27896, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27896, NC has a total population of 20,557 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27896, 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 27896, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27896, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27896, 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 27896, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27896, NC
How many schools are in 27896, NC?
27896, NC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,162 students in total.
How do schools in 27896 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 27896 score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 27896 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27896?
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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