For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,725 students in 27545, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 447 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 27545, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27545, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27545 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27545, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27545, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Knightdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bryan Chalk Lane
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 217-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,702 students
Rank: #33.
Knightdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Lockhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27545, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27545, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale High School and Knightdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27545?
5 public schools are located in 27545.
What percentage of students in 27545 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 27545 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27545?
27545 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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