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Best Schools in 27948, NC
27948, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,879 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 27948 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27948, NC
The top high schools in 27948, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. First Flight High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27948, NC
The top middle schools in 27948, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. First Flight Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27948, NC
The top elementary schools in 27948, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kitty Hawk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
2. Nags Head Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. First Flight Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dare County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27948, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27948, NC has a total population of 12,095 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27948, 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 27948, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27948, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27948, 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 27948, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27948, NC
How many schools are in 27948, NC?
27948, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,879 students in total.
How do schools in 27948 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 27948 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 27948 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27948?
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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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations