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The Exploris School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
401 Hillsborough St,
Raleigh, NC
School Details
Head of School
Summer Clayton
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
69%
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Math Proficiency
59%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
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Full Time Teachers
38
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
22.3%
State Average
19.2%
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Science
18.8%
State Average
20.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
226:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.9%
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Female
48.1%
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White
68.5%
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Black
13.6%
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Two or more races
8.1%
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Hispanic
6.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#25
Best Public MS Teachers in North Carolina
#26
Best Public ES Teachers in North Carolina
#37
Best Charter MS in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/21/2026
The temporary buildings might not be as impressive as other schools but the teachers in the school are incredibly dedicated. I have met many of the teachers at the elementary school at this point and I don't have a bad word to say about any of them. The counseling staff is unmatched and the principal and other office staff know the student's names. My daughter is advanced and has never been bored and is always excited to go to school. My son will be in kindergarten next year and he is not nearly where my daughter was at this age and I'm not worried about the quality of care he will receive. This school doesn't just cater to the brightest pupils but really helps children who might fall through the cracks in other schools.
10/3/2023
Not a good school that the old reputation of it had parents believe. We have a decade of experience with attending this school and have seen several teachers and staff changes that it is clearly concerning. Many teachers and admin. do not even send their own children to Exploris. They do not address bullying and learning disabilities in the proper ways. It has become a notch on some administrators resumes instead of working at the school for the better of the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/27/2026
We have had nothing but a positive experience at Exploris over the past three years. The teachers and staff are incredibly caring and thoughtful, especially when it comes to supporting children through big emotions. They recognized when my girls needed extra help and made sure they received it, whic...
2/21/2026
We went to Exploris for 2 years and left in the 25/26 school year. We should've left after Kindergarten after multiple physical endangerments but I thought each incident was a "one off" and could've happened anywhere. I realize now that it is not normal to pick up your child from school, crying and...
2/4/2026
My child transferred into the middle school in seventh grade, and Exploris has been SO good for him: academically, socially, and in terms of his executive function. In just a few months, he has grown so much more independent and he comes home every day happy and talkative.
2/4/2026
Exploris Middle School is a wonderfully diverse and inclusive public charter school. For families and/or students who live beyond historic social norms, this is a wonder school to be understood, supported, seen, and encouraged to be your authentic and emerging self.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Map
List Price Range
$323K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$589,370
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
81%
Average Household Income
$137,022
% of College Grads
69%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,598 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
94.7%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Oakwood Commons Park
- Playground
Nash Square
- Trails
- Events
Moore Square
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Concessions
Lenoir Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fred Fletcher Park
Municipal Building Green Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
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The Exploris School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 401 Hillsborough St in Raleigh, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. The Exploris School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $589,370. Discover additional schools in the area, like Raleigh Charter High School, Central Wake High School, Longleaf School Of The Arts, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Exploris School.