For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 759 students in 27603, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27603, NC are Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27603 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27603, NC Public High 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
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 high schools in 27603, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27603, NC include Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 27603?
2 public high schools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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