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Best Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
Central, Raleigh, NC has 16 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,417 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Central exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enloe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
2. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
3. Southeast Raleigh High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carnage Middle
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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. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
4. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
5. Centennial Campus Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
The top elementary schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conn Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
2. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
3. Root Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
4. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
5. The Exploris School
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The Exploris School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 447 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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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Central, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in Central, Raleigh, NC?
Central, Raleigh, NC has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,417 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Central score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Central exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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