Best Schools in Sims, NC
Sims, NC has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,650 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Sims greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sims, NC
The top high schools in Sims, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Nash High
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
2. James Hunt High
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Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sims, NC
The top middle schools in Sims, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Southern Nash Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
3. Forest Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sims, NC
The top elementary schools in Sims, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Ridge Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
2. Bailey Elementary
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Nash County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
3. John W Jones Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sims, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sims, NC has a total population of 3,090 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sims, 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 Sims, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sims, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sims, 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 Sims, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sims, NC
How many schools are in Sims, NC?
Sims, NC has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,650 students in total.
How do schools in Sims perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Sims score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Sims greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sims?
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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