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Best Schools in South, Raleigh, NC
South, Raleigh, NC has 33 public schools (7 high, 10 middle, 14 elementary) serving 26,785 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in South exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enloe High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
2. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
3. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
4. South Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
5. Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
6. Southeast Raleigh High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
7. Central Wake High School
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Central Wake Charter High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in South, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Carnage Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
3. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
4. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
5. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
6. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
7. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
8. East Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1186 Students
9. North Garner Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 975 Students
10. Centennial Campus Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South, Raleigh, NC
The top elementary schools in South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
2. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Rand Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
4. Wiley Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
5. Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
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Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 479 Students
6. Creech Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
7. Timber Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
8. Preeminent Charter
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Preeminent Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 702 Students
9. East Garner Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
10. Smith Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 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
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 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
32.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 South, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in South, Raleigh, NC?
South, Raleigh, NC has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 10 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 26,785 students in total.
How do schools in South perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in South score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in South exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South?
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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