For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,950 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27601, NC are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Washington Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27601, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #55.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Carolina Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Hill Charter
Charter School
301 North Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27601, NC include Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Washington Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27601, NC?
8 public schools are located in 27601, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601, NC?
27601, NC public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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