For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,970 students in 27614, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 27614, NC is Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27614 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27614, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27614 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wakefield High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 27614, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,105 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Charter School
3770 Us-70 Bus
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Gr: K-11 | 1,865 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27614, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27614, NC include Wakefield High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27614?
2 public high schools are located in 27614.
What is the racial composition of students in 27614?
27614 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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