Best Schools in Peru, NC
Peru, NC has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 6,418 students attend Peru, NC schools. On average, schools in Peru score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Peru greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
2. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
2. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Hunters Creek Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 Students
2. Sand Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Peru, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Peru, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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