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Best Schools in 27609, NC
27609, NC has 21 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,082 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in 27609 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27609, NC
The top high schools in 27609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
2. Millbrook High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2421 Students
3. Sanderson High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27609, NC
The top middle schools in 27609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oberlin Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
2. West Millbrook Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
3. Carroll Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
4. East Millbrook Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27609, NC
The top elementary schools in 27609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Ridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
2. Root Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
3. Joyner Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
4. Douglas Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Brooks Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
6. Green Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
7. Lynn Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
8. Baileywick Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
9. Millbrook Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 529 Students
10. St Timothys School
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St Timothys School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27609, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27609, NC has a total population of 36,226 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27609, 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 27609, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27609, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27609, 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 27609, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27609, NC
How many schools are in 27609, NC?
27609, NC has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,082 students in total.
How do schools in 27609 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 27609 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in 27609 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27609?
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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