Best High Schools in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

High schools
4
Students
5,001
Avg actual
78%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in East Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wake Early College Of Health And Science

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 336 Students

2. Enloe High

B+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students

3. Needham Broughton High

B+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students

4. Longview

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 35 Students

Best Middle Schools in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Middle schools
5
Students
4,661
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
56%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in East Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Martin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students

2. Oberlin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students

3. Ligon Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students

4. Dillard Drive Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students

5. Durant Road Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students

Best Elementary Schools in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Elementary schools
10
Students
5,109
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in East Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lacy Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students

2. Hunter Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

3. Underwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

4. Conn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students

5. Oak Grove Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 587 Students

6. Joyner Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students

7. Wiley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

8. Douglas Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

9. Durant Road Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students

10. Powell Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 10,787 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

14,771

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

54.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

8.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

45.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,119 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

How many schools are in East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,771 students in total.

How do schools in East Raleigh perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in East Raleigh score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in East Raleigh meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Raleigh?

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: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
South Central, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Central, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Five Points, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Southeast, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wade, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations