Best Schools in Peru, NC
Peru, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,240 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Peru exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peru, NC
The top high schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
2. Swansboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1115 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peru, NC
The top middle schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peru, NC
The top elementary schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coastal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 822 Students
2. Sand Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students
3. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onslow County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 736 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.
Questions About Schools in Peru, NC
How many schools are in Peru, NC?
Peru, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,240 students in total.
How do schools in Peru perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Peru score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Peru exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peru?
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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