For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,956 students in 27603, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,542 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 27603, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27603, NC are Wake Stem Early College High School, Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27603, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Stem Early College High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715 Barbour Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Grades: 9-13
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Grades: 9-13
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Banks Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10225 Chambers Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8808 Old Stage Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Maxwell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
27603, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27603, NC include Wake Stem Early College High School, Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 27603, NC?
7 public schools are located in 27603, NC.
What percentage of students in 27603, NC go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 27603, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27603, NC?
27603, NC public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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