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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
Does your child attend a school in this city?
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 25, 2025
Love this neighborhood school! Excellent teachers and community!
Review for
Lacy Elementary
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 25, 2025
Excellent school - walkable and safe. Highly recommend!
Review for
Oberlin Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 24, 2025
For the average kid who learns in typical ways, this school may be ok. If you need ANY kind of support or accommodation this school will fight you every step of the way.
Review for
Underwood Elementary