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Best Schools in Garner, NC
Garner, NC has 32 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 29,514 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Garner meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garner, NC
The top high schools in Garner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
2. Cleveland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
3. Athens Drive High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
4. South Garner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
5. Clayton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
6. West Johnston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
7. Garner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garner, NC
The top middle schools in Garner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
3. Cleveland Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
4. Swift Creek Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
5. Clayton Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. Dillard Drive Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
7. East Garner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
8. North Garner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garner, NC
The top elementary schools in Garner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballentine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Cleveland Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 822 Students
3. Bryan Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
4. Middle Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
5. Swift Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
6. Vance Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
7. West View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
8. Rand Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
9. Vandora Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
10. Polenta Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 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
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 Garner, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garner, NC
How many schools are in Garner, NC?
Garner, NC has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 29,514 students in total.
How do schools in Garner perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Garner score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Garner meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garner?
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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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Garner
14 of 14 schools in Garner carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 5C: 4D: 4
All 14 public schools we grade in Garner. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (9)
- Aversboro Elementary
- Bryan Road Elementary
- Creech Road Elementary
- East Garner Elementary
- Polenta Elementary
- Rand Road Elementary
- Timber Drive Elementary
- Vandora Springs Elementary
- West View Elementary
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.