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Best 27610 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,812 students in 27610, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 460 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 27610, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27610, NC are Wake Early College Of Health And Science, Enloe High School and Carnage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27610 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27610, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27610, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wake Early College Of Health And Science
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2901 Holston Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Gr: 9-13 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Enloe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 Clarendon Crescent
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7918
Gr: 9-12 | 2,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Carnage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 Carnage Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Fuller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
806 Calloway Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7625
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Southeast Raleigh High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Phillips High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1923 Milburnie Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Barwell Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Barwell Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 661-5405
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sunnybrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 857-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Bugg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Cooper Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Preeminent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Gr: K-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Rogers Lane Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Rogers Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
River Oaks Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Central Wake High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 521-5067
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Southeast Raleigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1436 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8444
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Longview
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N King Charles Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 27610, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27610, NC include Wake Early College Of Health And Science, Enloe High School and Carnage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27610?
18 public schools are located in 27610.
What percentage of students in 27610 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 27610 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27610?
27610 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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