Best High Schools in Wendell, NC

Wendell, NC has 3 high schools with 4,218 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 Wendell score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wendell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Vernon Malone College And Career Academy

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 353 Students

2. Corinth Holders High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students

3. East Wake High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wendell, NC

Wendell, NC has 5 middle schools with 4,575 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 Wendell score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wendell greatly exceed expectations.

1. Rolesville Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students

2. Archer Lodge Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students

3. Zebulon Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students

4. Wendell Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students

5. Neuse River Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wendell, NC

Wendell, NC has 12 elementary schools with 7,133 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 Wendell score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wendell meet expectations.

1. Riverwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students

2. River Dell Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students

3. Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 786 Students

4. Rolesville Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students

5. Corinth-holders Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students

6. Lake Myra Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

7. Wendell Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students

8. Carver Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students

9. Forestville Road Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students

10. Lockhart Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wendell, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wendell, NC has a total population of 22,187 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wendell, NC

15,926

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wendell, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wendell, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wendell, NC.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,529 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wendell, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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