For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 16,846 students in 27519, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 27519, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27519, NC are Green Hope High School, Green Hope Elementary School and Mills Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27519 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27519, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27519, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Hope High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 380-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Green Hope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Mills Park Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Green Level High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Roberts Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8222
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 2,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Highcroft Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mills Park Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Davis Drive Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2151 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
Gr: K-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Davis Drive Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Hortons Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Panther Creek High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6770 Mccrimmon Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 463-8656
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 463-8656
Gr: 9-12 | 2,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Alston Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11555 Green Level Church Rd.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 544-2474
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 544-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Alston Ridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7833 Fussell Avenue
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8044
Gr: 6-8 | 1,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Morrisville Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Turner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Turner Creek Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27519, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27519, NC include Green Hope High School, Green Hope Elementary School and Mills Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27519?
14 public schools are located in 27519.
What percentage of students in 27519 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 27519 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27519?
27519 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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