For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 9,502 students in 27614, NC (there are , 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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27614, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Union Elementary 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
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Abbotts Creek Elementary 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
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
North Forest Pines Elementary 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
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Wakefield High 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
| 2,105 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Middle 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
| 832 students
Rank: #66.
Brassfield Elementary 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
| 619 students
Rank: #77.
Wakefield Elementary 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
| 484 students
Rank: #88.
Durant Road Elementary 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
| 552 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary 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
| 487 students
Rank: #1010.
Durant Road Middle 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
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Charter School
3770 Us-70 Bus
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Grades: K-11
| 1,865 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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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