For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,832 students in 27606, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27606, NC are Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Dillard Drive Middle School and Centennial Campus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27606, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Governor Morehead School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6192
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6192
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
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 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27606, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27606, NC include Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Dillard Drive Middle School and Centennial Campus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27606?
5 public middle schools are located in 27606.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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