Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27027

Summary:

The 27027 zip code area is home to a single public high school, Dalton McMichael High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 723 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (62.52%), with significant Hispanic (20.47%) and African American (11.48%) representation. Academically, Dalton McMichael High's performance on end-of-course (EOC) tests is mixed, with some subject areas, like Biology and Math III, scoring below the Rockingham County Schools district and state averages.

One notable challenge for Dalton McMichael High is the high percentage of students (58.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic factor can present unique challenges in terms of educational resources and support. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.2 is slightly higher than the national average, which could be an area for improvement.

Despite these challenges, Dalton McMichael High has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the past three school years, with a ranking in the middle third of North Carolina high schools and a 2-star rating out of 5. While the school's academic performance in certain subjects could be improved, the data suggests that Dalton McMichael High is providing a solid educational foundation for its diverse student population in the 27027 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dalton McMichael High	Public	9-12	6845 Hwy 135	Mayodan	27027	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 427-5165	720	45	16.0	99.3%	429 (59.6%)	83 (11.5%)	164 (22.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.4%)	41.8	361^st of 640 public high schools	43.6%		38.2	368^th of 626 public high schools	41.2%	7	32.0	60.9	51.7	52.8	$8,586	$692	$7,894

Cities Near Zip Code 27027

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Madison	0.68 mi	3	316^th
Mayodan	1.89 mi	1	295^th
Stoneville	5.29 mi	1	288^th
Pine Hall	7 mi	1	410^th
Sandy Ridge	9.31 mi	1	370^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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