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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
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Parent / Guardian
October 06, 2025
The Neuse River Middle School is amazing. I have twins who finished there in 2023. The staff works hard to connect with parents and students. Teachers made time to discuss, with parents or... More
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Neuse River Middle
Parent / Guardian
October 02, 2025
I have two 6th graders and we are very happy with DDMMS so far. I love the core principles they follow and instill into the kids, I love how it is phone-free during school hours, and I have had... More
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Dillard Drive Middle
Parent / Guardian
September 30, 2025
The orientation made me feel very confident and the school caring about children’s safety and learning. While I do believe they care about the children’s learning and excelling. I’m not too confident... More
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River Bend Middle
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