Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27851

The 27851 zip code area is home to two standout schools - Springfield Middle School and Lucama Elementary School, both part of the Wilson County Schools district. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, these schools are delivering strong academic outcomes that exceed district and state averages.

Lucama Elementary School stands out as a particularly high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, especially in mathematics, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, while Springfield Middle School also performs well, its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 91st and 125th among North Carolina middle schools, though it still maintains a 4-star rating.

Both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Lucama Elementary at 99.2% and Springfield Middle at 98.48%. However, the data suggests that higher spending per student at Lucama Elementary ($9,021) compared to Springfield Middle ($8,059) may be contributing to the elementary school's stronger academic performance. Additionally, Lucama Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.9, compared to 19.4 at Springfield Middle, which could also be a factor in its success.