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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27288


At a glance
5
Schools
2,653
Students
Top rankedDouglass Elementary716th of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Leaksville-Spray Elementary up 124 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Leaksville-Spray Elementary 14.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
Summary:

The 27288 zip code area in Rockingham County, North Carolina is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Rockingham County Schools district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of economic disadvantage, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools.

Two schools stand out in the data: Douglass Elementary and Leaksville-Spray Elementary. Douglass Elementary has the highest performance across several metrics, including higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the district and state averages, as well as a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Leaksville-Spray Elementary also shows strong math and reading proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, outperforming the district and state in many areas.

In contrast, John M Morehead High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%, which is below the state average, and its proficiency rates lag behind the district and state in several subjects. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by each school, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, in order to improve outcomes for all students in the 27288 zip code area.

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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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