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Best Schools in 27545, NC
27545, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 13,204 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 27545 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27545, NC
The top high schools in 27545, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Wake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
2. Knightdale High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
3. Southeast Raleigh High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27545, NC
The top middle schools in 27545, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wendell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Neuse River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
3. River Bend Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27545, NC
The top elementary schools in 27545, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Myra Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
2. Carver Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
3. Forestville Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
4. Barwell Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
5. Lockhart Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
6. Beaverdam Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
7. Hodge Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
8. Knightdale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
9. Rogers Lane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
10. Thales Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Thales Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 498 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27545, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27545, NC has a total population of 32,681 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27545, 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 27545, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27545, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27545, 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 27545, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27545, NC
How many schools are in 27545, NC?
27545, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,204 students in total.
How do schools in 27545 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 27545 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 27545 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27545?
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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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations