Best High Schools in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC has 4 high schools with 3,127 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 Hillsborough score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.

1. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 350 Students

2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students

3. Needham Broughton High

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC has 3 middle schools with 2,543 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 Hillsborough score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.

1. Martin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Oberlin Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Centennial Campus Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,954 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 Hillsborough score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lacy Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Combs Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students

3. Olds Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students

4. Wiley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

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

Community Factors

Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 13,762 with 49% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

7,668

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillsborough, 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-

47.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

41.42 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,071 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations