For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,978 students in 27591, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 27591, NC are Corinth Holders High School and East Wake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 27591 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 27591, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 27591 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corinth Holders High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27591, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth Holders High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 Applewhite Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,270 students
Rank: #22.
East Wake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
27591, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 27591, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 27591, NC include Corinth Holders High School and East Wake High School.
How many public high schools are located in 27591?
2 public high schools are located in 27591.
What is the racial composition of students in 27591?
27591 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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