For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,768 students in 27603, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,543 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 27603, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27603, NC are Vernon Malone College And Career Academy, Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27603, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Grades: 9-13
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
The Exploris School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Vance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8808 Old Stage Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Banks Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10225 Chambers Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #66.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Maxwell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
27603, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27603, NC include Vernon Malone College And Career Academy, Longleaf School Of The Arts and The Exploris School.
How many public schools are located in 27603?
6 public schools are located in 27603.
What percentage of students in 27603 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 27603 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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