For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,622 students in 27605, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27605, NC are Raleigh Charter High School and Needham Broughton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27605 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27605, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27605 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raleigh Charter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Needham Broughton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 Saint Marys St
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
27605, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27605, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27605, NC include Raleigh Charter High School and Needham Broughton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27605?
2 public high schools are located in 27605.
What is the racial composition of students in 27605?
27605 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).