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Best Schools in 27601, NC
27601, NC has 18 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 14,804 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 27601 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27601, NC
The top high schools in 27601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 269 Students
2. Enloe High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
3. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
4. Southeast Raleigh High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27601, NC
The top middle schools in 27601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carnage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
2. Moore Square Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
3. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
5. Ligon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
6. Centennial Campus Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27601, NC
The top elementary schools in 27601, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hunter Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Conn Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
3. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
4. Root Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
5. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
6. Joyner Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
7. Wiley Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
8. Powell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27601, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27601, NC has a total population of 9,771 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27601, 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 27601, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
96.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
78.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27601, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27601, 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 27601, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27601, NC
How many schools are in 27601, NC?
27601, NC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,804 students in total.
How do schools in 27601 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 27601 score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 27601 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27601?
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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