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Best Schools in 27603, NC
27603, NC has 52 public schools (11 high, 13 middle, 25 elementary) serving 44,829 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 27603 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27603, NC
The top high schools in 27603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longleaf School Of The Arts
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Longleaf School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Enloe High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
4. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
5. Apex High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
6. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
7. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
8. South Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
9. West Johnston High
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1469 Students
10. Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27603, NC
The top middle schools in 27603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 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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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
6. Herbert Akins Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
7. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
8. Cleveland Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
9. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
10. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27603, NC
The top elementary schools in 27603, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballentine Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
2. Farmington Woods Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students
3. Partnership Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
4. Underwood Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
5. Conn Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
6. Salem Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
8. West Lake Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
10. Swift Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27603, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27603, NC has a total population of 55,086 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27603, 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 27603, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27603, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27603, 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 27603, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27603, NC
How many schools are in 27603, NC?
27603, NC has 52 public schools: 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 44,829 students in total.
How do schools in 27603 perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in 27603 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 27603 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27603?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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