A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary School

A. B. Combs first elementary school in the nation to develop a groundbreaking magnet program.

A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary embodies a learning-centered model that strives for leadership.

A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2001 Lorimer Rd, Raleigh, NC

West Raleigh Neighborhood

Wake County Schools

625 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Muriel T Summers

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
75%

Reading Proficiency
66%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

75%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 51	Full Time Teachers 51
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

465:1

Student Diversity

Male 53%	Female 47%
White 44.7%	Black 22.3%
Hispanic 16.3%	Asian 12.3%
Two or more races 4%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/18/2026

We have two children with very different needs. I've found the teachers to be responsive, thoughtful and creative, and the staff to be loving and helpful. The PTA is also very involved with the school, and I feel like it's an environment where everyone is supported to the best of their abilities. It...

5.0 parent

1/5/2024

Incredible school and thats why we are willing to drive 30mins to send my kids to this school.

5.0 parent

12/18/2023

Incredible environment that Combs Elementary has provided for my child over the past academic year. As a parent, it brings me great joy to share the positive experiences we've had with this outstanding educational institution.One of the most remarkable aspects of Combs Elementary is the unwavering s...

5.0 parent

12/18/2023

Wonderful, supportive, loving school with a diverse, kind and bright bunch of students.

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A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Raleigh, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 625 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $432,534. Discover additional schools in the area, like Athens Drive Magnet High School, Governor Morehead School for the BlindThis, Wake STEM Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A. B. Combs Magnet Elementary School.

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