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Best Schools in West, Raleigh, NC
West, Raleigh, NC has 27 public schools (2 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 18,301 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in West meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West, Raleigh, NC
The top high schools in West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cary High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
2. Athens Drive High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
Best Middle Schools in West, Raleigh, NC
The top middle schools in West, 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. Martin Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
3. East Cary Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Lufkin Road Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
5. Reedy Creek Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
6. Dillard Drive Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 970 Students
7. Centennial Campus Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West, Raleigh, NC
The top elementary schools in West, 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. Combs Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
4. Swift Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
5. Olds Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
6. Kingswood Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
7. Adams Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
8. Reedy Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
9. Dillard Drive Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
10. Mount Vernon
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West, Raleigh, NC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West, Raleigh, NC has a total population of 40,733 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West, 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 West, Raleigh, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West, Raleigh, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West, Raleigh, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit West, Raleigh, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West, Raleigh, NC
How many schools are in West, Raleigh, NC?
West, Raleigh, NC has 27 public schools: 2 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 18,301 students in total.
How do schools in West perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in West score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in West meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West?
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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