Summary:
The 27863 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Northwest Elementary and Northeast Elementary) and 1 high school (Charles B Aycock High). The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of these schools, with Northwest Elementary and Charles B Aycock High outperforming the Wayne County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in several key metrics, while Northeast Elementary lags behind.
Northwest Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 411 out of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state in 3rd-5th grade math and reading proficiency, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6. In contrast, Northeast Elementary generally underperforms compared to the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency. Both elementary schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 99%.
At the high school level, Charles B Aycock High ranks 248 out of 641 North Carolina high schools and maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state in several End-of-Course (EOC) test score metrics, including English II, Math I, and Math III, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. However, the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 45.33% is lower than the elementary schools, suggesting a more diverse student population.
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