For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,534 students in 27614, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27614, NC are Wakefield Middle School and Durant Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27614 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27614, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27614, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3500
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Durant Road Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10401 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4098
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4098
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Charter School
3770 Us-70 Bus
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Raleigh, NC 27614
(984) 302-3630
Gr: K-12 | 2,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27614, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27614, NC include Wakefield Middle School and Durant Road Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27614?
3 public middle schools are located in 27614.
What is the racial composition of students in 27614?
27614 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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