Combs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 · Wake County Schools
#144 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#11299 of 50,301 nationally
About Combs Elementary
Combs Elementary is a public elementary located in Raleigh, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 695 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 144th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 695.
There are 93 schools in Raleigh; Combs Elementary ranks 30th of 93 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Combs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Combs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Athens Drive High
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,156 students · 1.1 km away
Centennial Campus Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students · 2.2 km away
Dillard Drive Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students · 3.1 km away
Dillard Drive Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
977 students · 3.2 km away
Olds Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 3.2 km away
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students · 3.8 km away
Crossroads FLEX
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
139 students · 4.0 km away
Wake STEM Early College High School
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–13
294 students · 4.1 km away
Martin Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students · 4.4 km away
Wiley Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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695 students
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695 students
Red Oak Elementary
Red Oak · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Laurel Park Elementary
Apex · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Belmont Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
693 students
River Gate Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Combs Elementary a good school?
Combs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #144 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Combs Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Combs Elementary ranks #144 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #11299 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Combs Elementary?
Combs Elementary had 695 students in 2025.
Is Combs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Combs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Combs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Combs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.