Summary:
The 27983 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with high rates of economic disadvantage among the student populations, one school stands out as a beacon of success: Bertie Early College High.
Bertie Early College High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years. The school significantly outperforms the Bertie County Schools district and the state of North Carolina on various end-of-course (EOC) assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80%. In contrast, Bertie High and Bertie Middle School struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state averages on most EOC and End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments.
The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 97.9% to 99.32% across all four schools, indicate a significant level of economic disadvantage in the community. This may have implications for the resources and support needed to address the educational and social-emotional needs of these students. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests potential differences in resource allocation and staffing that could be further investigated to understand their impact on student performance.
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