These are some of the top-rated public schools in Raleigh based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Raleigh at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Wake County School District
159,778 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 196 schools -
Alamance-Burlington School District
22,489 students | BURLINGTON, NC
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
Nc Health And Human Services School District
0 students | RALEIGH, NC
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 12 schools -
Deaf And Blind School District
146 students | RALEIGH, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Nc Virtual Public School District
0 students | RALEIGH, NC
Grades 7-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Raleigh
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June 14, 2025
This school is horrible. The workload is too much athletics suck PE teacher is super mean. Girls basketball team is atrocious. The teachers are horrible. There’s no special ed classes. I would never... More
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North Raleigh Christian Academy
Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
This school is completely out of balance. The academic workload is overwhelming, especially for elementary-aged students, and there is no recess, which is unacceptable for growing kids. It’s clear the... More
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Doral Academy of North Carolina
Parent / Guardian
June 13, 2025
I love Doral. It is exactly what we signed up for and most importantly my child loves it too. It is a high rigor school and for us that is great. The students and teachers work hard and it shows! We... More
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Doral Academy of North Carolina
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