For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,337 students in 27617, NC (there are , serving 122 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 27617, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27617, NC are Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27617 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27617, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27617, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 Bartram Place
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27617, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27617, NC include Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27617?
2 public schools are located in 27617.
What percentage of students in 27617 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 27617 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27617?
27617 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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