Summary:
ZIP code 27519 in Cary/Morrisville, NC is served by 14 public schools in Wake County Schools — eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools — and this entire cluster ranks remarkably high, with every school above the 75th percentile statewide. All schools easily exceed both Wake County and North Carolina averages in every tested subject, and chronic absenteeism averages around 10.5% versus 24.2% statewide, making this one of the most consistently strong public-school areas in the state.
Among elementary schools, Davis Drive Elementary stands out at #16 in North Carolina, followed closely by Mills Park Elementary (#27), Highcroft Elementary (#33), and Hortons Creek Elementary (#44). At the middle school level, Mills Park Middle is a true standout, ranking #8 in the state with 95% proficiency in key subjects; Davis Drive Middle (#23) and Alston Ridge Middle (#66) are also strong. Among high schools, Green Level High leads with an 86th-percentile rank and the highest test scores, while Green Hope High and Panther Creek High remain well above average despite slightly lower rankings.
The clearest academic hurdle in the area is Math I at the high school level, where proficiency ranges from 52% at Panther Creek High to 65.5% at Green Level High, far below English II scores in the high 80s to 90s. Poverty levels are low overall, though Carpenter Elementary and Turner Creek Elementary have the highest free/reduced lunch rates at roughly 29% and 26% and still rank at the 90th percentile. These two schools are also improving fastest, alongside Davis Drive Elementary, while several high schools have seen recent ranking dips. Low chronic absenteeism, strong family support, and uniformly high test proficiency make ZIP 27519 an excellent place to consider for families seeking top-performing public schools.
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