For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,538 students in 27604, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27604, NC are Neuse River Middle School and Torchlight Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27604, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neuse River Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Old Milburnie Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
Torchlight Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
27604, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27604, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27604, NC include Neuse River Middle School and Torchlight Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 27604?
2 public middle schools are located in 27604.
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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