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Best Schools in North Central, Raleigh, NC
North Central, Raleigh, NC has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,054 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in North Central exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Central, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enloe High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
2. Needham Broughton High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
3. Phillips High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Central, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Oberlin Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
3. Ligon Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Central, Raleigh, NC
The top elementary schools in North Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hunter Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Underwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
3. Conn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
4. Wiley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
5. Powell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
6. Cathedral School
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Projected Test Scores
Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Central, Raleigh, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Central, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 5,593 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North 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 North 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
55.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Central, Raleigh, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North 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 North Central, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Central, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in North Central, Raleigh, NC?
North Central, Raleigh, NC has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,054 students in total.
How do schools in North Central perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in North Central score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in North Central exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North 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: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations