Best High Schools in South Central, Raleigh, NC

South Central, Raleigh, NC has 2 high schools with 622 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 South Central score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Central greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 13 • 269 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Central, Raleigh, NC

South Central, Raleigh, NC has 7 middle schools with 6,218 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 South Central score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Central greatly exceed expectations.

1. Salem Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students

2. Ligon Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students

3. Carnage Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students

4. Moore Square Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

Best Elementary Schools in South Central, Raleigh, NC

South Central, Raleigh, NC has 7 elementary schools with 3,972 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 South Central score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Central greatly exceed expectations.

1. Root Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students

2. Hunter Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students

3. Laurel Park Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 782 Students

4. 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

5. Olds Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students

6. Fuller Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students

7. Harris Creek Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 852 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Central, Raleigh, NC

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

Community Factors

South Central, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 7,159 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Central, Raleigh, NC

10,812

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South 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

D-

53.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

11.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

41.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Central, Raleigh, NC.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,750 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations