Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27320

The 27320 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Rockingham County Schools district. While the district is ranked 160 out of 242 in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in the area are worth noting.

Rockingham County Middle School ranks 212 out of 793 North Carolina middle schools and has a 4-star rating, consistently performing above the district and state averages on end-of-grade (EOG) tests. Similarly, Bethany Elementary and Wentworth Elementary rank 540 and 716 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools, respectively, and both have a 3-star rating, excelling in mathematics and science.

In contrast, the high schools in the area generally perform below the state averages on end-of-course (EOC) tests, with Reidsville High School having particularly low proficiency rates. Additionally, several schools have very high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance observed across the district.