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Best Schools in 27511, NC
27511, NC has 30 public schools (3 high, 8 middle, 16 elementary) serving 25,596 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 27511 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27511, NC
The top high schools in 27511, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
2. Cary High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
3. Athens Drive High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27511, NC
The top middle schools in 27511, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Alston Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
3. Salem Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
4. Apex Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
5. East Cary Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. Lufkin Road Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
7. Reedy Creek Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
8. Dillard Drive Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27511, NC
The top elementary schools in 27511, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mills Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
2. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
3. Farmington Woods Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students
4. Laurel Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
5. Weatherstone Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
6. Turner Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
7. Cary Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
8. Carpenter Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 657 Students
9. Apex Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
10. Penny Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27511, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27511, NC has a total population of 32,325 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27511, 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 27511, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27511, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27511, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 27511, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27511, NC
How many schools are in 27511, NC?
27511, NC has 30 public schools: 3 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 25,596 students in total.
How do schools in 27511 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 27511 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 27511 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27511?
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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