Best Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC has a total of 375 schools including 92 high schools, 61 middle schools and 208 elementary schools. A total of 249,763 students attend Raleigh, NC schools. On average, schools in Raleigh score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC has 92 high schools with 83,398 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 Raleigh score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Raleigh Charter High School
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Raleigh Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
2. Wake Stem Early College High School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 263 Students
3. Green Level High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2052 Students
4. Johnston County Schools Career Technical
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students
5. Wake Early College Of Health And Science
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 336 Students
6. Panther Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
7. Crossroads Flex
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
8. Green Hope High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2001 Students
9. Johnston Co Early College Academy
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students
10. Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 350 Students
Best Middle Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC has 61 middle schools with 47,423 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 Raleigh score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mills Park Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1630 Students
2. Magellan Charter
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Magellan Charter • Charter • Grades 3 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Davis Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
4. Apex Friendship Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1397 Students
5. Pine Hollow Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
6. Alston Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
7. Heritage Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
8. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
9. West Cary Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
10. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC has 208 elementary schools with 108,953 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 Raleigh score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Raleigh exceed expectations.
1. Quest Academy
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Quest Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
2. White Oak Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 778 Students
3. Endeavor Charter School
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Endeavor Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
4. Davis Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
5. Green Hope Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
6. Highcroft Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 721 Students
7. Mills Park Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
8. Olive Chapel Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 982 Students
9. Peak Charter Academy
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Peak Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
10. Sterling Montessori Academy
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Sterling Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Raleigh, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Raleigh, NC has a total population of 1,413,982 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Raleigh, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Raleigh, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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