For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,517 students in 27606, NC (there are , serving 1,255 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 27606, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27606, NC are Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Athens Drive High School and Combs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27606, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
(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
Gr: 6-13 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10401 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Swift Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 Tryon Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4320
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4320
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Yates Mill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5993 Yates Mill Pond Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Dillard Drive Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4228
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4228
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Centennial Campus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4217
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4217
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Dillard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Connections Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
27606, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27606, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27606, NC include Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Athens Drive High School and Combs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27606?
11 public schools are located in 27606.
What percentage of students in 27606 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 27606 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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