Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27539

The 27539 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Wake County Schools district. This district is ranked 60 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Oakview Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, ranked 68 out of 1,490 elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It consistently outperforms the Wake County and North Carolina averages on state standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. In contrast, the middle schools in the area have more mixed results, with Lufkin Road Middle and West Lake Middle showing some grades performing above the state average and others below.

Middle Creek High has a relatively high 87.7% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has some room for improvement on end-of-course exams, particularly in Math I. The schools in the 27539 zip code area also vary in their free and reduced lunch rates, from 15.18% at Oakview Elementary to 38.9% at West Lake Middle, suggesting varying levels of economic diversity and potential challenges in serving underprivileged student populations.