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Best Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 35 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 30,114 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Northwest Raleigh meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in Northwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2613 Students
2. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
3. Cary High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
4. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
5. Sanderson High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1677 Students
6. Hillside High
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1526 Students
7. Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in Northwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leesville Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
2. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
3. Pine Hollow Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
4. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
5. Reedy Creek Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
6. Carroll Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
7. Neal Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 789 Students
8. Lowe's Grove Middle
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Durham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The top elementary schools in Northwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barton Pond Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
2. Leesville Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
3. Jeffreys Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
4. Lacy Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
5. Sycamore Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 786 Students
6. Stough Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
7. Kingswood Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
8. Hilburn Drive Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students
9. York Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
10. Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 583 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
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 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
24.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 35 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 30,114 students in total.
How do schools in Northwest Raleigh perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Northwest Raleigh score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Northwest Raleigh meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northwest 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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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations