Summary:
The 27858 zip code area of Greenville, North Carolina is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the overall Pitt County school district is only rated 2 out of 5 stars, this area contains several standout schools that demonstrate pockets of excellence within the district.
The top-performing schools in the 27858 zip code are Chicod, a PK-8 school consistently ranked among the best in the state, Hope Middle, a high-ranking middle school, and Innovation Early College High, an exceptional high school that ranks in the top 12-26 in North Carolina. These schools boast exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates well above district and state averages. In contrast, other schools like E.B. Aycock Middle and Wahl Coates Elementary have much lower proficiency rates, highlighting significant disparities in educational opportunities within the Pitt County school district.
The data reveals a wide range of student demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds across the schools, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 35% to over 99%. There appears to be a correlation between higher poverty rates and lower academic performance, underscoring the challenges faced by schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations. However, the standout schools demonstrate that high-quality education is possible, and understanding the factors contributing to their success could provide valuable insights for improving other struggling schools in the area.
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