For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 988 students in 27518, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27518, NC are Wake Stem Early College High School, Crossroads Flex and Score Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27518 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27518, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27518 have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crossroads Flex, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27518, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wake Stem Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8130
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8130
Gr: 9-13 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Flex
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8515
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Score Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 694-8560
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
27518, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27518, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27518, NC include Wake Stem Early College High School, Crossroads Flex and Score Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 27518?
3 public high schools are located in 27518.
What is the racial composition of students in 27518?
27518 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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