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Best Schools in Dudley, NC
Dudley, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,091 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Dudley greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dudley, NC
The top high schools in Dudley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
2. Southern Wayne High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1066 Students
3. Goldsboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dudley, NC
The top middle schools in Dudley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 624 Students
2. Grantham Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 334 Students
3. Mount Olive Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
4. Brogden Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 588 Students
5. Dillard Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dudley, NC
The top elementary schools in Dudley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 435 Students
2. Spring Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 829 Students
3. Carver Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
4. Brogden Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 764 Students
5. Carver Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 423 Students
6. North Drive Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 522 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dudley, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dudley, NC has a total population of 10,200 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dudley, 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 Dudley, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dudley, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dudley, 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 Dudley, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dudley, NC
How many schools are in Dudley, NC?
Dudley, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,091 students in total.
How do schools in Dudley perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Dudley score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Dudley greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dudley?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dudley
3 of 3 schools in Dudley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Dudley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.