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Best Schools in Knightdale, NC
Knightdale, NC has 20 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 18,400 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Knightdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knightdale, NC
The top high schools in Knightdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. East Wake High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
3. Knightdale High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
4. Southeast Raleigh High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knightdale, NC
The top middle schools in Knightdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. Riverwood Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
3. Wendell Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Neuse River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
5. River Bend Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knightdale, NC
The top elementary schools in Knightdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
2. Lake Myra Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
3. Carver Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
4. Forestville Road Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
5. Barwell Road Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
6. Lockhart Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
7. Beaverdam Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 704 Students
8. Hodge Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
9. Knightdale Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
10. Rogers Lane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knightdale, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knightdale, NC has a total population of 33,585 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knightdale, 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 Knightdale, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knightdale, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knightdale, 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 Knightdale, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knightdale, NC
How many schools are in Knightdale, NC?
Knightdale, NC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 18,400 students in total.
How do schools in Knightdale perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Knightdale score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Knightdale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knightdale?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Knightdale
5 of 5 schools in Knightdale carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Knightdale. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.