Summary:
The 27518 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area is Wake STEM Early College High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in North Carolina, with a statewide ranking of 43 out of 640 schools in 2023-2024 and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Wake County and North Carolina averages, with 100% proficiency in Math III and over 95% proficiency in English II and Biology. Another high-performing school is Crossroads FLEX, a virtual high school that ranks 87 out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024 and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The schools in the 27518 zip code serve diverse student populations, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 4.05% at Crossroads FLEX to 83.52% at SCORE Academy. This disparity in student demographics may contribute to the stark differences in academic performance observed, with Wake STEM Early College High School and Crossroads FLEX consistently outperforming the district and state averages on end-of-course (EOC) exams, while SCORE Academy lags significantly behind. These findings raise questions about equity and access to quality education in the area, and further investigation would be warranted to address these concerns.
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