Top 5 Best 27601 North Carolina Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,845 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27601, NC are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Moore Square Middle School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27601, NC Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Grades: 6-8
| 893 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Go Big Great Opportunities & Boundless I
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nalanda Charter School
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(984) 236-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27601 North Carolina

27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 27601, NC?
How many public schools are located in 27601?
8 public schools are located in 27601.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601?
27601 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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