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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 27896

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Summary:

Zip code 27896 is home to a single middle school, Forest Hills Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with fluctuating proficiency rates on state standardized tests. However, the school stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio and the high percentage of students from low-income households, which may present unique challenges and resource needs.

Wilson County Schools, the district that oversees Forest Hills Middle, has seen the school's statewide ranking range from 396th out of 784 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 443rd out of 793 in 2023-2024. While the school's per-student spending is slightly above the state average, the high concentration of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 99.52% in 2023-2024, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.

Despite the inconsistent academic performance, the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.4 at Forest Hills Middle could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. As the sole middle school in the zip code, there may be opportunities for the district and school leaders to focus on strategic planning and resource allocation to help improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 27896

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wilson	1.1 mi	22	195^th
Elm City	6.04 mi	3	49^th
Lucama	7.28 mi	2	22^nd
Black Creek	8.01 mi	1	191^st
Bailey	9.75 mi	2	237^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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