Very Good
#943 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Athens Drive High
High School · Wake County Schools · Raleigh, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Math 73% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Athens Drive High score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Athens Drive High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,640
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
37.1%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn With the Best School, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Crossroads FlexEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Score AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #103 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athens Drive High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athens Drive High
Athens Drive High is a public high school in Raleigh, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,060 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athens Drive High
What grades does Athens Drive High serve?
Athens Drive High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Athens Drive High?
Athens Drive High has an enrollment of approximately 2,060 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Drive High?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Drive High is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athens Drive High rank in NC?
Athens Drive High ranks #943 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Athens Drive High's MySchoolScout rating?
Athens Drive High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athens Drive High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athens Drive High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Athens Drive High a charter school?
No, Athens Drive High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athens Drive High a Title I school?
No, Athens Drive High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athens Drive High?
44.1% of students at Athens Drive High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (919) 233-4050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27606)
- 45,728
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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