Best High Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 4 high schools with 3,378 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 Northwest Raleigh score 76% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Northwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.

1. City Of Medicine Academy

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 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. Leesville Road High

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2613 Students

Best Middle Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 9 middle schools with 8,376 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 Northwest Raleigh score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Northwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mills Park Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students

2. Pine Hollow Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students

3. 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

4. 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

5. Leesville Road Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students

6. Reedy Creek Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students

7. Rogers-herr Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students

8. Carroll Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students

9. Neal Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 18 elementary schools with 9,092 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 Northwest Raleigh score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Northwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sycamore Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students

2. Jeffreys Grove Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

3. Pearsontown Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 726 Students

4. 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

5. Underwood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Leesville Road Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students

7. Hilburn Drive Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students

8. Stough Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

9. Lead Mine Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

10. York Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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

Community Factors

Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 90,826 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

20,846

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

64%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Northwest 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

C+

24.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

22.43 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,561 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

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Six Forks, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Glenwood, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Falls of Neuse, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wade, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Five Points, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mordecai, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Central, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations