For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,613 students in 27614, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 372 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27614, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27614, NC are Pleasant Union Elementary School, Abbotts Creek Elementary School and North Forest Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27614 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27614, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27614, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Abbotts Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9900 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
North Forest Pines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Wakefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,072 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3500
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
Rank: #66.
Brassfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Brassfield Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4080
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4080
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Wakefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #88.
Durant Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11455 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #1010.
Durant Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4098
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4098
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3770 Us-70 Bus
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Grades: K-10
| 1,740 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27614, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27614, NC include Pleasant Union Elementary School, Abbotts Creek Elementary School and North Forest Pines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27614?
11 public schools are located in 27614.
What percentage of students in 27614 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27614 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27614?
27614 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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