Best High Schools in Peru, NC

Peru, NC has 2 high schools with 2,264 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 Peru score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Peru greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students

2. Dixon High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students

Best Middle Schools in Peru, NC

Peru, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,837 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 Peru score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Peru greatly exceed expectations.

1. Swansboro Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

2. Dixon Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

3. Hunters Creek Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Peru, NC

Peru, NC has 2 elementary schools with 1,317 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 Peru score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Peru greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dixon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students

2. Sand Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Peru, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Peru, NC has a total population of 513 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Peru, NC

6,418

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

100%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peru, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

44.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

9.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

34.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peru, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peru, NC.

ISP Report Card

F

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

25 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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