For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,083 students in 27587, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, North Wake College And Career Academy and Wake Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27587, 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 27587 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin 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 41% 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 27587, NC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Gr: K-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Wake College And Career Academy
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
931 Durham Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 694-8650
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 694-8650
Gr: 9-13 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Wake Forest High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 West Stadium Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8611
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Forestville Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-5600
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,817 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Gr: K-12 | 2,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 27587, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, North Wake College And Career Academy and Wake Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27587?
5 public high schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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).
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