Summary:
The 27523 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The standout school in this set is White Oak Elementary, which has consistently ranked among the top 3 elementary schools in North Carolina over the past 3 years and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 91-98% of students proficient or better in Math and Reading, significantly higher than the Wake County and North Carolina averages.
Salem Middle also performs very well, with 71-86% proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. In contrast, Salem Elementary has more average test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 60-77%. The schools also differ in their racial makeup, with White Oak Elementary having a high Asian student population, while Salem Middle and Salem Elementary have more diverse student bodies.
Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as White Oak Elementary has a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 3.47%, compared to 20.17% and 24.22% at Salem Middle and Salem Elementary, respectively. Per-student spending also varies, with Salem Elementary spending the most at $10,097 per student, followed by Salem Middle at $9,372 and White Oak Elementary at $8,554. These differences in resources and student demographics may contribute to the schools' varying levels of academic performance.
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