Summary:
The 27520 zip code area is home to two middle schools: Swift Creek Middle and Clayton Middle. Based on the available data, Swift Creek Middle appears to be the stronger performing school, consistently ranking higher among North Carolina middle schools and outperforming the Johnston County Public Schools district and state averages on most standardized test score metrics, particularly in mathematics.
Both schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 99.5%, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the data suggests a significant performance gap between the two schools, with Swift Creek Middle spending $8,637 per student and Clayton Middle spending $9,361 per student, yet Clayton Middle lags behind the district and state averages in several subject areas and grade levels, especially in mathematics.
The lower performance of Clayton Middle, particularly in mathematics, suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to help improve student achievement in this subject area. The data provides a detailed snapshot of the two middle schools in the 27520 zip code area, highlighting the stronger performance of Swift Creek Middle and identifying areas for potential improvement at Clayton Middle.
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