Best Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has a total of 31 schools including 3 high schools, 12 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 20,762 students attend Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC schools. On average, schools in Southwest Raleigh score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Southwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 3 high schools with 759 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 Southwest Raleigh score 75% 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 Southwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
2. Longleaf School Of The Arts
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Longleaf School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 12 middle schools with 10,955 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 Southwest Raleigh score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Southwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Davis Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 959 Students
2. Salem Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
3. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
4. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
5. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
6. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
7. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
8. West Lake Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
9. Reedy Creek Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
10. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 16 elementary schools with 9,048 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 Southwest Raleigh score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Southwest Raleigh greatly exceed expectations.
1. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
2. Weatherstone Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
3. West Lake Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
4. Turner Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
5. Combs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
6. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
7. Salem Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
8. Farmington Woods Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students
9. Penny Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
10. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 23,386 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Southwest 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 Southwest 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
43.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest 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
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