Summary:
The 27870 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district, except for two schools that belong to the Halifax County Schools district.
The standout schools in this area are Roanoke Rapids Early College High, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in North Carolina, and Manning Elementary School, which also demonstrates strong academic performance. In contrast, the two schools in the Halifax County Schools district, William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy and Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy, have significantly lower test scores, often well below the district and state averages.
The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, which appears to be closely linked to the socioeconomic status of the student populations. All the schools in the area have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The presence of Roanoke Rapids Early College High, a specialized high school, highlights the potential benefits of school choice and alternative educational models for students in the area, while the overall low performance of the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district suggests that the district faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.
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