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Best Raleigh Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 21,743 students in Raleigh, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Raleigh, NC are Raleigh Charter High School, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy and Wake Early College Of Health And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Raleigh, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raleigh Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Raleigh, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Gr: 6-13 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Gr: 6-13 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Gr: 9-13 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Leesville Road High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8410 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,411 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Athens Drive High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1420 Athens Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Needham Broughton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
723 Saint Marys St
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Millbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 850-8787
Gr: 9-12 | 2,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Sanderson High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Governor Morehead School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6192
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
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: #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%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Charter School
3770 Us-70 Bus
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Gr: K-12 | 2,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Ncvps
343 E. Six Forks Road Suite 1
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 513-8550
Gr: 7-13

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Raleigh, NC?
How many public high schools are located in Raleigh?
20 public high schools are located in Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh?
Raleigh public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Raleigh are often viewed compared to one another?

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