For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 6,115 students in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in North Raleigh are Wakefield High School, Millbrook High School and Sanderson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wakefield High School, with 93% 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), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,105 students
Rank: #22.
Millbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 850-8787
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 850-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 2,455 students
Rank: #33.
Sanderson High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Wakefield High School, Millbrook High School and Sanderson High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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