Summary:
The 27407 zip code area in Guilford County, North Carolina is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Guilford County Schools district.
Among the schools in this area, Academy at Smith, a public magnet high school, stands out with the highest statewide ranking and the best test scores, with over 50% of students proficient in English II and Math III. In contrast, Edwin A. Alderman Elementary has the highest test scores among the elementary schools, with over 80% of 3rd graders proficient in Math and more than 50% proficient in Math, Reading, and Science across all grade levels. However, the majority of schools in the 27407 zip code struggle with low proficiency rates, especially in Reading.
A common challenge faced by these schools is the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 98.68% to 99.79%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This likely presents significant challenges in terms of student achievement and resource needs. The data also reveals a wide range in spending per student, from $8,206 at Jamestown Middle to $14,187 at Academy at Smith, and student-teacher ratios ranging from 11.4 at Academy at Smith to 17.4 at Jamestown Middle.
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