For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,622 students in 27605, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27605, NC are Raleigh Charter High School and Needham Broughton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27605 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27605, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27605 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raleigh Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Needham Broughton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 Saint Marys St
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
27605, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27605, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27605, NC include Raleigh Charter High School and Needham Broughton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27605?
2 public high schools are located in 27605.
What is the racial composition of students in 27605?
27605 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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