Summary:
The 27370 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, all part of the Randolph County School System. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Hopewell Elementary School is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 247 out of 1,505 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high test scores, with 72.7% to 82.9% of students proficient or better in math and 52.1% to 62.5% proficient or better in reading. Additionally, Hopewell has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 50.22%, indicating a less economically disadvantaged student population.
Among the high schools, Wheatmore High School stands out, ranking 244 out of 640 high schools in North Carolina and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance in Math III, with 77.9% of students proficient or better, is a highlight, and it also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 44.46%. In contrast, Trinity High School and Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve struggle to meet state and district averages on many tests.
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