📍 Zip Code 27601 · Raleigh, NC

School District for Zip Code 27601

Wake County Public School System · 7/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · Raleigh, NC
Wake County Public School System
📍 Wake County, NC · Zip Code 27601
7/10
Rating
168,000
Students
196
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Good North Carolina state capital. Large, well-regarded district. Per-pupil spending: $9,500/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 27601

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~857 students
Academic Rating8/10 — Great
8
Rating
Great
📚
Raleigh Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,714 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
🎓
Raleigh High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~2,571 students
Academic Rating7/10 — Good
7
Rating
Good
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment168,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools196National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,500/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating7/10 — GoodBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Wake County Public School System directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 27601?▼
Zip code 27601 is served by Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). The district serves approximately 168,000 students across 196 schools and has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good).
What schools are in zip code 27601?▼
Zip code 27601 is served by Wake County Public School System. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 8/10), middle school is Raleigh Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 6/10), and high school is Raleigh High School (Grades 9-12, rating 7/10).
Is Wake County Public School System a good school district?▼
Wake County Public School System has an overall rating of 7/10 (Good). North Carolina state capital. Large, well-regarded district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $9,500 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 27601?▼
Contact Wake County Public School System directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Wake County Public School System
Wake County Public School System serves zip code 27601 and surrounding areas in Wake County, NC. The district operates 196 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 168,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $9,500/year, Wake County Public School System receives an overall academic rating of 7/10 (Good) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs above the state average.