Best Schools in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest, NC has a total of 43 schools including 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 30,851 students attend Wake Forest, NC schools. On average, schools in Wake Forest score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest, NC has 11 high schools with 10,572 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wake Forest score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
1. Wake Stem Early College High School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 263 Students
2. Wake Early College Of Health And Science
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 336 Students
3. North Wake College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
4. Franklin County Early College
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Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 179 Students
5. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students
6. Heritage High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
7. Wake Forest High School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2101 Students
8. Wakefield High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
9. Rolesville High
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2373 Students
10. South Granville High
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Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest, NC has 8 middle schools with 6,362 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wake Forest score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
1. Heritage Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 997 Students
2. Wakefield Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 898 Students
3. Rolesville Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
4. Wake Forest Middle School
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 968 Students
5. Cedar Creek Middle
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Franklin County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
6. G. C. Hawley Middle
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Granville County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 486 Students
7. Zebulon Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
8. East Millbrook Middle
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest, NC has 23 elementary schools with 12,266 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wake Forest score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wake Forest greatly exceed expectations.
1. Endeavor Charter School
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Endeavor Charter • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
2. Envision Science Academy
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Envision Science Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 741 Students
3. Pleasant Union Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 542 Students
4. Jones Dairy Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 582 Students
5. Wake Forest Charter Academy
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Wake Forest Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 636 Students
6. Heritage Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
7. North Forest Pines Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
8. Brassfield Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
9. Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
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Casa Esperanza Montessori • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 615 Students
10. Sanford Creek Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wake Forest, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wake Forest, NC has a total population of 73,761 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wake Forest, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wake Forest, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wake Forest, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wake Forest, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wake Forest, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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