For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 907 students in 27604, NC.
The top-ranked public middle school in 27604, NC is Neuse River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27604, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neuse River Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Old Milburnie Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
27604, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Torchlight Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27604, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27604, NC include Neuse River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27604?
1 public middle schools are located in 27604.
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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