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Best Schools in 27616, NC
27616, NC has 29 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 28,854 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 27616 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 27616, NC
The top high schools in 27616, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
2. Wake Forest High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2101 Students
3. Millbrook High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2421 Students
4. Wakefield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
5. Rolesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2373 Students
6. Knightdale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
Best Middle Schools in 27616, NC
The top middle schools in 27616, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wakefield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
2. Rolesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
3. Wake Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
4. Durant Road Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
5. Neuse River Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
6. East Millbrook Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
7. River Bend Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 27616, NC
The top elementary schools in 27616, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abbotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 801 Students
2. North Forest Pines Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
3. Sanford Creek Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
4. Wakefield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
5. Durant Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
6. Harris Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 852 Students
7. Forestville Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
8. River Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
9. Beaverdam Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
10. Fox Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 27616, NC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
27616, NC has a total population of 57,318 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 27616, 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 27616, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 27616, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 27616, 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 27616, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 27616, NC
How many schools are in 27616, NC?
27616, NC has 29 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 28,854 students in total.
How do schools in 27616 perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in 27616 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 27616 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 27616?
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: 47%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations