For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 450 students in 27603, NC.
The top ranked public middle school in 27603, NC is The Exploris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27603, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Exploris School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 450 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 middle schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27603, NC include The Exploris School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27603?
1 public middle schools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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