For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,013 students in 27609, NC (there are , serving 1,859 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 27609, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27609, NC are Root Elementary School, Sanderson High School and Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27609 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27609, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Sanderson High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Ortega Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Northbrook Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Carroll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4520 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5307 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Millbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 E Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27609, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27609, NC include Root Elementary School, Sanderson High School and Douglas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27609?
7 public schools are located in 27609.
What percentage of students in 27609 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 27609 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27609?
27609 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).