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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
July 29, 2025
I can not say enough about SMS. I wish I could give them a 6th star!
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Saint Mary's School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
This school is amazing! My daughter has been here since the start, and I’m so grateful. Sure, kids need to study and do well, but isn’t that what we’re all looking for when we choose a ߣѿƬ... More
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Doral Academy of North Carolina
Parent / Guardian
July 28, 2025
We love everything about St. Mary’s! It is truly my daughter’s happy place! There is not anything that I can say negative about the experience we have received at this special place! We love the... More
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Saint Mary's School