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Best Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 36 public schools (9 high, 12 middle, 15 elementary) serving 33,914 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Southwest Raleigh meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in Southwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Longleaf School Of The Arts
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Longleaf School Of The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
3. Enloe High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2502 Students
4. Needham Broughton High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2128 Students
5. Apex High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students
6. Middle Creek High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1659 Students
7. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
8. Garner High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
9. Southeast Raleigh High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1401 Students
Best Middle Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in Southwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Apex Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 905 Students
4. Holly Ridge Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
5. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
6. Oberlin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
7. Ligon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 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
The top elementary schools in Southwest Raleigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Woods Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students
2. Weatherstone Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students
3. Conn Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
4. Salem Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 735 Students
5. Middle Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
6. Washington Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
7. West Lake Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. Fuller Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
9. Swift Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
10. Penny Road Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 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
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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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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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC has 36 public schools: 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 33,914 students in total.
How do schools in Southwest Raleigh perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Southwest Raleigh score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Southwest Raleigh meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Southwest Raleigh?
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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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 56%
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