Summary:
The 27592 zip code area is home to two high-performing elementary schools: Willow Springs Elementary and Dixon Road Elementary. While both schools are ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools in North Carolina, Willow Springs Elementary stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and boasting exceptional student academic performance.
Willow Springs Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 20% of elementary schools in North Carolina, with a current statewide ranking of 182 out of 1,505 schools. Its student proficiency rates in math, reading, and science are significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.3% of 3rd graders, 79.8% of 4th graders, and 78.1% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1% respectively. In contrast, while Dixon Road Elementary is also performing well, its academic performance, while above district and state averages, does not quite reach the same level of excellence as Willow Springs Elementary.
The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Willow Springs Elementary has a more racially diverse student population, with 35.21% non-white students compared to 40.64% at Dixon Road Elementary. Additionally, Willow Springs Elementary has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 32.62%, compared to 46.32% at Dixon Road Elementary. These differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors may contribute to the observed variations in academic performance between the two schools.
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