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Best Schools in 27539, NC
27539, NC has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 20,009 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in 27539 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27539, NC
The top high schools in 27539, 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. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
4. Fuquay-varina High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1940 Students
5. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27539, NC
The top middle schools in 27539, 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. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
3. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
4. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
5. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
6. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27539, NC
The top elementary schools in 27539, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apex Friendship Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
2. Oakview Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 949 Students
3. Holly Springs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 907 Students
4. Holly Ridge Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 791 Students
5. Ballentine Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
6. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
7. West Lake Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. Apex Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
9. Oak Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students
10. Penny Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27539, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27539, NC has a total population of 26,467 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27539, 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 27539, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27539, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27539, 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 27539, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27539, NC
How many schools are in 27539, NC?
27539, NC has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 20,009 students in total.
How do schools in 27539 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 27539 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in 27539 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27539?
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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