What types of schools are available in Raleigh, North Carolina?

Raleigh, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Raleigh, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Raleigh, North Carolina?

There are 99 schools in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 66,764 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Raleigh?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Raleigh, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 99 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

66,764

Total Students

Across Raleigh

13.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

99 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,643 students at Enloe High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Hilburn Drive Academy

publicmiddlePK-8

7100 Hilburn Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

301 South Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

2400 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

318 N King Charles Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601

2201 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2816 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2700 Old Milburnie Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Leesville Road Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

8406 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

7101 Fox Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616

Brassfield Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2001 Brassfield Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

8301 Old Leadmine Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Southeast Raleigh High

publichighGrade 9-12

2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

128 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh, NC 27610

2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

1923 Milburnie Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

5201 Brookhaven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

Partnership Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

601 Devereux Street, Raleigh, NC 27605

Baileywick Road Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

9425 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

Yates Mill Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5993 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina is home to 99 schools serving over 66,764 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Raleigh, North Carolina?

There are 99 schools in Raleigh, serving 66,764 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Raleigh?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Raleigh include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Raleigh?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Raleigh is 13.3:1.

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