For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,411 students in 27606, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27606, NC are Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy and Athens Drive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27606 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27606, NC Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Grades: 6-13
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Athens Drive High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 Athens Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4050
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncvps
Magnet School
1017 Main Campus Dr, Partners
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 513-8550
Grades: 7-13
| n/a students
27606, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27606, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27606, NC include Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy and Athens Drive High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27606?
3 public high schools are located in 27606.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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