For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,337 students in 27617, NC (there are , serving 122 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27617, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27617, NC are Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27617 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27617, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27617, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 Bartram Place
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27617, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27617, NC include Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27617?
2 public schools are located in 27617.
What percentage of students in 27617 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27617 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27617?
27617 public schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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