Summary:
The 27041 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with Pilot Mountain Middle School and Pilot Mountain Elementary School standing out as strong performers, while Westfield Elementary lags behind.
Pilot Mountain Middle School ranks very highly, placing 62nd out of 773 North Carolina middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently high test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in math and over 70% proficient in reading and science. In contrast, Westfield Elementary appears to be the weakest performer in the group, ranking in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools and having lower proficiency rates across math, reading, and science.
The schools in this area serve a student population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the very high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49% at East Surry High School to over 99% at the two elementary schools. Despite these challenges, the schools generally have favorable student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to the stronger performance of some of the institutions. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the schools in the 27041 zip code area, highlighting both high-performing and lower-performing schools and offering insights into the demographics and resource allocation that may be shaping student outcomes.
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