For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 988 students in 27518, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27518, NC are Wake Stem Early College High School, Crossroads Flex and Score Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27518 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27518, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27518 have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crossroads Flex, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27518, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Stem Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8130
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8130
Grades: 9-13
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Flex
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Score Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
27518, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27518, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27518, NC include Wake Stem Early College High School, Crossroads Flex and Score Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27518?
3 public high schools are located in 27518.
What is the racial composition of students in 27518?
27518 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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