For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,130 students in 27610, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27610, NC are Carnage Middle School, Preeminent Charter and Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27610 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27610, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27610, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Carnage Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7600
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Preeminent Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3815 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
Gr: K-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Idlewood Village Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 446-4777
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
River Oaks Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4700 New Bern Ave
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-5600
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 231-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Longview
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 N King Charles Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
27610, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 27610, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 27610, NC include Carnage Middle School, Preeminent Charter and Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 27610?
5 public middle schools are located in 27610.
What is the racial composition of students in 27610?
27610 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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