Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27549


Summary:

The 27549 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area generally perform below state averages on standardized tests, a few standout institutions, such as Franklin County Early College and Edward Best Elementary, demonstrate that high academic achievement is possible even in the face of significant socioeconomic challenges.

The schools in the 27549 zip code have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 43.58% to 86.1%, indicating that the area faces significant economic disadvantages. However, Franklin County Early College and Edward Best Elementary stand out with their exceptional performance, with the former consistently ranking among the top 50 high schools in North Carolina and the latter among the top 301-328 elementary schools. These schools demonstrate that it is possible for schools in this area to achieve strong academic results despite the broader socioeconomic challenges.

The data also reveals that the schools in the 27549 zip code have varying levels of racial diversity, with Crosscreek Charter School having a predominantly white student population, while Louisburg Elementary and Terrell Lane Middle have more balanced racial compositions. Additionally, the only charter school in the data set, Crosscreek Charter School, has mixed performance compared to the traditional public schools in the area.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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