For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 12,645 students in 27587, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 280 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27587, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27587, NC are Endeavor Charter School, North Wake College And Career Academy and Franklin Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27587, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
North Wake College And Career Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
931 Durham Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 694-8650
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 694-8650
Grades: 9-13
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Forestville Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-5600
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #66.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
Jones Dairy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Jones Dairy Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Wake Forest High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 West Stadium Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8611
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #99.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Grades: K-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1111.
Richland Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1212.
Wake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
136 W Sycamore Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1313.
Wake Forest Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27587, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27587, NC include Endeavor Charter School, North Wake College And Career Academy and Franklin Academy.
How many public schools are located in 27587, NC?
14 public schools are located in 27587, NC.
What percentage of students in 27587, NC go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27587, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27587, NC?
27587, NC public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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