For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 773 students in 27603, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27603, NC are Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27603 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27603, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Gr: 9-13 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
27603, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27603, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27603, NC include Vernon Malone College And Career Academy and Longleaf School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 27603?
2 public high schools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).