For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 274 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 27601, NC is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27601 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wake Young Men'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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27601, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 274 students
27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27601, NC include Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27601?
1 public high schools are located in 27601.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601?
27601 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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