Needham Broughton High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Raleigh, North Carolina 27605 · Wake County Schools
#94 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#4733 of 16,910 nationally
About Needham Broughton High
Needham Broughton High is a public high located in Raleigh, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,153 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 94th of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,153.
There are 93 schools in Raleigh; Needham Broughton High ranks 37th of 93 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
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 Needham Broughton High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Needham Broughton High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Partnership Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 420 m away
Wiley Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 586 m away
Raleigh Charter High School
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
552 students · 798 m away
The Exploris School
Raleigh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
448 students · 1.3 km away
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
337 students · 1.4 km away
Underwood Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 1.5 km away
Olds Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 2.1 km away
Moore Square Middle
Raleigh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 2.2 km away
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Raleigh · Public high · Grades 6–13
262 students · 2.4 km away
Washington Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students · 2.6 km away
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2,122 students
Corinth Holders High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Needham Broughton High a good school?
Needham Broughton High has a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #94 of 528 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 Needham Broughton High rank in North Carolina?
Needham Broughton High ranks #94 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #4733 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Needham Broughton High?
Needham Broughton High had 2,153 students in 2025.
Is Needham Broughton High a elementary school or a high school?
Needham Broughton High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Needham Broughton High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Needham Broughton High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.