Best High Schools in South, Raleigh, NC

South, Raleigh, NC has 5 high schools with 2,046 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 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South 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. Southeast Raleigh High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students

3. Central Wake High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Wake Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students

Best Middle Schools in South, Raleigh, NC

South, Raleigh, NC has 10 middle schools with 9,307 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 score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Lufkin Road Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students

4. Holly Ridge Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 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. West Lake Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students

8. Centennial Campus Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students

9. North Garner Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students

10. East Garner Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South, Raleigh, NC

South, Raleigh, NC has 13 elementary schools with 5,619 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 score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South exceed expectations.

1. Middle Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students

2. 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

3. Wiley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

4. Timber Drive Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students

5. Creech Road Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students

6. Preeminent Charter

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Preeminent Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 702 Students

7. East Garner Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students

8. Walnut Creek Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students

9. Smith Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

10. Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 479 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South, Raleigh, NC

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

Community Factors

South, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 21,553 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South, Raleigh, NC

16,972

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South, 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-

32.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.14 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

27.00 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,262 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Southeast, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Central, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mordecai, Raleigh, NC

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

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations