Best Schools in Garner, NC
Garner, NC has a total of 31 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 23,453 students attend Garner, NC schools. On average, schools in Garner score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Garner exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Garner, NC
Garner, NC has 6 high schools with 6,214 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Garner score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garner greatly exceed expectations.
1. Johnston Co Early College Academy
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students
2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Cleveland High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
4. Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
5. South Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garner, NC
Garner, NC has 7 middle schools with 6,569 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Garner score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garner greatly exceed expectations.
1. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
3. Holly Grove Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
4. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
5. Clayton Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. North Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
7. East Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garner, NC
Garner, NC has 18 elementary schools with 10,670 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Garner score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garner exceed expectations.
1. Ballentine Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
3. Cleveland Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
4. Polenta Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students
5. Swift Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
6. Vance Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
7. Banks Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
8. Bryan Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
9. Yates Mill Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
10. West View Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garner, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garner, NC has a total population of 59,052 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garner, 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 Garner, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garner, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garner, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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