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Best Southeast Raleigh Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,185 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Southeast Raleigh are Preeminent Charter, Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter and River Oaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public middle schools have an score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Preeminent Charter

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
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3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511

Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter

Charter School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
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3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777

Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

River Oaks Middle School

Alternative School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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4700 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-5600

Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Preeminent Charter, Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter and River Oaks Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh?

3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh?

the neighborhood of Southeast Raleigh, Raleigh public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).