For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,734 students in 27613, NC (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,252 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 27613, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27613, NC are Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Leesville Road High School and Leesville Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27613 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27613, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27613, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Leesville Road High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8410 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,517 students
Rank: #33.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Leesville Road Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8406 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
12004 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27613, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27613, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Leesville Road High School and Leesville Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27613?
6 public schools are located in 27613.
What percentage of students in 27613 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 27613 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27613?
27613 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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