Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27601

The 27601 zip code area of Raleigh, North Carolina is home to 5 schools that are part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 60th out of 242 school districts in the state and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The schools include 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

Among the standout schools in this area are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, a high school that consistently ranks among the top in North Carolina and receives a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Wake County and state averages. Another strong performer is Moore Square Middle, which ranks 81st out of 773 middle schools in the state and receives a 4-star rating. Hunter Elementary is also a top-performing school, ranking 158th out of 1,490 elementary schools in North Carolina and receiving a 4-star rating.

The schools in the 27601 zip code area generally have low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.5 to 14.3 students per teacher, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies from 25.42% to 34.05%. The schools also spend between $8,934 and $12,691 per student, with the high school spending the most. Overall, the schools in this area perform well on state assessments, with many exceeding the Wake County and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science.