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Best Schools in 27970, NC
27970, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,319 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 27970 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27970, NC
The top high schools in 27970, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John A Holmes High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 592 Students
2. Columbia High
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Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 199 Students
3. Washington County High
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27970, NC
The top middle schools in 27970, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chowan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Columbia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
3. Washington County Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27970, NC
The top elementary schools in 27970, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. D F Walker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 388 Students
2. Tyrrell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tyrrell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
3. Pines Elementary
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Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
4. White Oak Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edenton-chowan Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27970, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27970, NC has a total population of 2,807 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27970, 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 27970, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27970, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27970, 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 27970, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27970, NC
How many schools are in 27970, NC?
27970, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,319 students in total.
How do schools in 27970 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 27970 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 27970 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27970?
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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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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