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Best Schools in 27502, NC
27502, NC has 29 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 26,388 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 27502 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27502, NC
The top high schools in 27502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 350 Students
2. Green Level High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2052 Students
3. Apex Friendship High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2772 Students
4. Apex High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
5. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27502, NC
The top middle schools in 27502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex Friendship Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students
2. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
3. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Margaret B. Pollard Middle
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
5. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27502, NC
The top elementary schools in 27502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
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The Math And Science Academy Of Apex • Charter • Grades KG - 7 • 613 Students
2. Apex Friendship Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
3. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
4. Oakview Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
5. Scotts Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
6. Peak Charter Academy
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Peak Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
7. Baucom Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
8. Laurel Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
9. North Chatham Elementary
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Chatham County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
10. Salem Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27502, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27502, NC has a total population of 45,707 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27502, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 27502, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27502, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27502, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27502, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27502, NC
How many schools are in 27502, NC?
27502, NC has 29 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 26,388 students in total.
How do schools in 27502 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 27502 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 27502 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27502?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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