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Best Schools in 27960, NC
27960, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,342 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 27960 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27960, NC
The top high schools in 27960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carteret High
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27960, NC
The top elementary schools in 27960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlantic Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
2. Down East Middle And Smyrna Elementary
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Carteret County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27960, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27960, NC has a total population of 797 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27960, 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 27960, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
119.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
32.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
87.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27960, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27960, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27960, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27960, NC
How many schools are in 27960, NC?
27960, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,342 students in total.
How do schools in 27960 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 27960 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 27960 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27960?
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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