Best Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central, Raleigh, NC has a total of 14 schools including 1 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 8,856 students attend Central, Raleigh, NC schools. On average, schools in Central score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Central greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central, Raleigh, NC has 1 high schools with 353 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Central score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Central greatly exceed expectations.
1. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
SchoolGrade
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central, Raleigh, NC has 4 middle schools with 3,625 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Central score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Central greatly exceed expectations.
1. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
3. Moore Square Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
4. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central, Raleigh, NC has 9 elementary schools with 4,878 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Central score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Central greatly exceed expectations.
1. Root Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
2. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
3. The Exploris School
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The Exploris School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 447 Students
4. Hunter Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
5. Laurel Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students
6. Turner Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
7. Joyner Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
8. Wiley Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
9. Conn Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, Raleigh, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 7,242 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, Raleigh, 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 Central, Raleigh, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
109.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
90.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, Raleigh, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, Raleigh, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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