Summary:
The 27260 zip code area in Guilford County, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The schools are part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the majority of the elementary schools in this area struggle with low test scores and high poverty levels, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 98.35% to 99.43%, two standout schools stand out. Penn-Griffin Schools, a 6-12 grade public magnet school, and Middle College at GTCC-High Point, a public high school, both perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools. These schools have high proficiency rates on end-of-course exams, particularly in Biology, English II, and Math III, and lower free/reduced lunch rates compared to the other schools in the area.
The data reveals stark differences in performance between the high-performing magnet and public high schools and the lower-performing elementary schools. This suggests that the magnet school model may be more effective in this community, which faces significant economic challenges. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, from $9,805 to $13,734, indicates that there may be funding disparities between the schools that could impact their resources and ability to support student learning. Addressing these complex issues will likely require a multifaceted approach targeting both academic and socioeconomic factors.
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