Summary:
The 27344 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a wide range of academic performance among these institutions, with some standout schools like Chatham Charter and Chatham Early College consistently outperforming state and district averages, while others struggle to meet benchmarks.
Chatham Charter, a public charter school serving grades K-12, stands out with exceptional test scores, with 81.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 64.1%. Similarly, Chatham Early College, a public high school ranked among the top 8 in North Carolina, boasts a 100% proficiency rate in English II and Math III. In contrast, Siler City Elementary and Chatham Middle have lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the state and Chatham County Schools district averages.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Chatham Middle (91.39%) and Virginia Cross Elementary (96.96%), tending to have lower test scores and rankings. Funding disparities are also evident, with per-student spending ranging from $2,517 at Chatham Early College to $98,377 at ONE Academy.
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