For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,455 students in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Umstead are Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pine Hollow Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 Bartram Place
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pine Hollow Middle School and Brier Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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