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Combs Elementary School

2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Combs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Combs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Combs Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Combs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Combs Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#557 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Combs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Combs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Combs Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Combs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Combs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Combs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Combs Elementary School's ranking?
Combs Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Combs Elementary School?
622 students attend Combs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Combs Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Combs Elementary School?
Combs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Combs Elementary School offer ?
Combs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Combs Elementary School part of?
Combs Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Combs Elementary School located?
Combs Elementary School is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Southwest Raleigh.

School Reviews
5   9/18/2014
This school is filled with loving adults and happy kids!!! Learning is relevant, focused, and fun! No wonder Combs has been named the #1 magnet school in the country TWICE! My children are so blessed to go to this school!
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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