Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27239

Summary:

The 27239 zip code area is home to two schools - South Davidson Middle and High School and Denton Elementary School. Both schools serve predominantly White student populations and face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, as evidenced by their high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

South Davidson Middle and High School is the only secondary school in the area, serving 670 students. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to county and state averages on standardized tests, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Denton Elementary School has a more mixed academic performance, with some grades exceeding expectations while others fall behind, resulting in a 2-star rating.

The data suggests that the schools in this Davidson County Schools district face significant challenges, including limited racial diversity, socioeconomic disadvantages, and inconsistent academic outcomes. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students in this community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Denton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	305 W Salisbury Street	Denton	27239	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 242-5708	385	30	12.7	67.3%	353 (91.7%)	4 (1.0%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	40.9	915^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.2%		44.6	852^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	43.3%	63					50.0	35.9	59.2				51.7	35.9	43.4				75.0		$9,340	$1,163	$8,177
South Davidson Middle and High	Public	6-12	14956 South NC Hwy 109	Denton	27239	Davidson County	Davidson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 242-5700	670	47	14.3	59.7%	623 (93.0%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	29.4	456^th of 640 public high schools	28.8%		26	468^th of 626 public high schools	25.2%	12	44.7	28.9	29.2	60.5				42.9	42.3	45.3				38.1	42.5	50.7		68.0	$10,381	$1,112	$9,269

Cities Near Zip Code 27239

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Denton	1.1 mi	2	343^rd
Lexington	8 mi	27	275^th
Asheboro	8.04 mi	16	352^nd
Trinity	9.67 mi	6	325^th
Thomasville	12.53 mi	13	262^nd

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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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