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

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students

3. Cleveland High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students

4. Garner High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students

5. South Garner High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students

2. Cleveland Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students

3. Holly Grove Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

4. Dillard Drive Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

5. Clayton Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students

6. North Garner Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students

7. East Garner Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students

2. Middle Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students

3. Cleveland Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students

4. Polenta Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students

5. Swift Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

6. Vance Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

7. Banks Road Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

8. Bryan Road Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students

9. Yates Mill Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

10. West View Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

23,453

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

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

C-

20.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,641 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Garner, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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