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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27208


At a glance
2
Schools
480
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedBennett School294th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Highfalls Elementary up 70 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 27208 zip code area is home to two high-performing public elementary schools - Highfalls Elementary and Bennett School. Both schools consistently rank in the top quartile of North Carolina elementary schools, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating they are providing an excellent education to their students.

Academically, the schools outperform their respective school districts, Moore County Schools and Chatham County Schools, as well as the state of North Carolina on standardized test metrics in math, reading, and science. Highfalls Elementary has particularly strong math proficiency, while Bennett School excels in 7th and 8th grade math. Despite having a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the schools are effectively serving economically disadvantaged populations.

The low student-teacher ratios at both schools, around 12 students per teacher, likely contribute to their academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support. Additionally, the higher per-student spending at these schools, compared to the state average, may also be a factor in their strong performance. Overall, the data suggests the 27208 zip code area has access to two exemplary public elementary schools that are providing a high-quality education to their students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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