Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27851

The 27851 zip code area is home to two high-performing schools: Springfield Middle School and Lucama Elementary School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top schools in Wilson County Schools, with Lucama Elementary standing out as an exceptional performer.

Lucama Elementary is a standout school, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 113 elementary schools in North Carolina. The school's test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 91.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 68.8% for the district and 62.7% for the state. Despite having a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with 99.17% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Lucama Elementary has found ways to support student learning and deliver exceptional academic outcomes.

While Springfield Middle School has also performed well, ranking among the top 91 middle schools in the state, its performance is not as exceptional as Lucama Elementary's. However, Springfield Middle still demonstrates strong academic performance, with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math and reading scores exceeding the district and state averages. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.9 is higher than Lucama Elementary's 14.8, and it spends $8,059 per student compared to Lucama Elementary's $9,021 per student, which may contribute to the differences in their academic achievements.