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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27214


At a glance
5
Schools
2,207
Students
3
Districts
1
5-star school
Top rankedBrown Summit Middle2nd of 773 North Carolina middle schools
Biggest riser
Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary up 220 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary 13.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 27214 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The standout school in this area is Brown Summit Middle School, a public magnet school that has consistently ranked among the top 5 middle schools in North Carolina. This school's test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages, with 100% of students proficient or better in math and science. Another high-performing school is Monticello-Brown Summit Elementary, which has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the top half of elementary schools statewide, particularly in math.

The other schools in the area, while facing challenges with low proficiency rates compared to state averages, show some pockets of strength. The student-teacher ratios vary widely, with the middle school having a significantly lower ratio than the elementary schools, which may contribute to the middle school's strong academic performance. Overall, this data set highlights both high-performing and underperforming schools in the 27214 zip code area, suggesting that with the right resources and strategies, the other schools in the area have the potential to improve and better serve their economically disadvantaged student populations.

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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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