Best Public Schools in Zip Code 27609


Summary:

The 27609 zip code area of Raleigh, North Carolina is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Wake County Schools district. While the district is ranked 59th out of 242 in the state with a 4-star rating, the schools in this area exhibit a range of academic performance and student demographics.

Two elementary schools stand out as consistent high-performers: Root Elementary and Douglas Elementary. Both schools exceed district and state averages on standardized tests, with Root Elementary ranking in the top 20% of elementary schools in North Carolina. In contrast, schools like Green Elementary and Millbrook Elementary struggle to meet proficiency levels, likely due to higher rates of students from low-income families.

The schools in this area also exhibit varying degrees of racial diversity, with some like Root Elementary having a majority white student population, and others like Millbrook Elementary having a majority minority student population. This diversity could provide valuable learning experiences for students, but also highlights the need to address socioeconomic disparities that contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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