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Best Schools in 27518, NC
27518, NC has 14 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,903 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 27518 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27518, NC
The top high schools in 27518, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wake Stem Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 263 Students
2. Crossroads Flex
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
3. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
4. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
5. Athens Drive High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
6. Score Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27518, NC
The top middle schools in 27518, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lufkin Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
2. Dillard Drive Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27518, NC
The top elementary schools in 27518, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
2. Swift Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
3. Oak Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
4. Penny Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
5. Dillard Drive Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
6. Resurrection Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
Resurrection Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27518, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27518, NC has a total population of 21,409 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27518, 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 27518, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27518, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27518, 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 27518, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27518, NC
How many schools are in 27518, NC?
27518, NC has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,903 students in total.
How do schools in 27518 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 27518 score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 27518 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27518?
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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