Millbrook Magnet High School, commonly known as Millbrook High School, is a public magnet high school located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of thirty-two high schools in the Wake County Public School System.
Serving 2,498 students in grades 9-12, Millbrook High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millbrook High serves the northern part of its school district in Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 38.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 10.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Millbrook High School's student population of 2,498 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millbrook High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millbrook High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
23%
24%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wiley The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millbrook High School's ranking?
Millbrook High School is ranked #564 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Millbrook High School often compared to?
Millbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sanderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Millbrook High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Millbrook High School?
2,498 students attend Millbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Millbrook High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millbrook High School?
Millbrook High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Millbrook High School offer ?
Millbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millbrook High School part of?
Millbrook High School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Millbrook High School located?
Millbrook High School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.
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