Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27518

Summary:

The 27518 zip code area in North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 3 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, with some standout institutions like Wake STEM Early College High School and Crossroads FLEX consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Wake STEM Early College High School and Crossroads FLEX stand out with exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates exceeding 90% in multiple subjects. In contrast, SCORE Academy, the lowest-performing school, has a significantly lower four-year graduation rate and the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 83.48%, indicating the challenges faced by schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.

The data also reveals a wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 13:1 at Penny Road Elementary to 21.6:1 at Crossroads FLEX, suggesting that resource allocation and staffing may be an important factor in school performance. Overall, the 27518 zip code area showcases a diverse educational landscape, with both high-achieving and underperforming schools, highlighting the need to address equity and support for all students in the Wake County Schools district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)			EOG Reading (2025)			EOG Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Penny Road Elementary	Public	K-5	10900 Penny Rd	Cary	27518	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2136	509	38	13.4	36.9%	286 (56.2%)	73 (14.3%)	107 (21.0%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	66.5	461^st of 1490 public elementary schools	69.1%		62	542^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	64.0%	81					72.7	67.0	62.2	61.4	63.5	50.0	63.5	$9,556	$424	$9,132
Wake STEM Early College High School	Public	9-12	2205 Walnut Street	Cary	27518	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8130	294	15	20.2	35.7%	98 (33.3%)	40 (13.6%)	84 (28.6%)	60 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	96.4	6^th of 641 public high schools	99.1%		93.9	43^rd of 640 public high schools	93.3%	37	93.4	98.6	90.9									$10,774	$232	$10,542
Crossroads FLEX	Public, Virtual	9-12	5651 Dillard Dr	Cary	27518	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(919) 694-8515	139	6	23.4	5.8%	95 (68.3%)	9 (6.5%)	13 (9.4%)	13 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	92.5	56^th of 641 public high schools	91.3%		89.2	87^th of 640 public high schools	86.4%	31	73.3	100.0		99.9								$9,819	$232	$9,587
SCORE Academy	Public	9-12	5651 Dillard Dr	Cary	27518	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8560	584	32	18.3	99.5%	164 (28.1%)	210 (36.0%)	174 (29.8%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	2.7	633^rd of 641 public high schools	1.2%		3.9	624^th of 640 public high schools	2.5%	9	5.3	17.1		18.8								$16,937	$337	$16,599

Cities Near Zip Code 27518

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cary	0.38 mi	34	50^th
Apex	2.54 mi	23	26^th
Raleigh	2.8 mi	107	176^th
Morrisville	5.26 mi	6	31^st
Holly Springs	6.24 mi	12	46^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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