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Best Schools in Wendell, NC
Wendell, NC has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 20,198 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wendell exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wendell, NC
The top high schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. Rolesville High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2373 Students
3. East Wake High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
4. Knightdale High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wendell, NC
The top middle schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. Rolesville Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
3. Zebulon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
4. Wendell Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
5. Neuse River Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wendell, NC
The top elementary schools in Wendell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 810 Students
2. River Dell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 922 Students
3. Rolesville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
4. Corinth-holders Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
5. Wakelon Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 578 Students
6. Lake Myra Elementary
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Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students
7. Carver Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
8. Forestville Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
9. Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls
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Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 786 Students
10. Lockhart Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Wendell, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wendell, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wendell, NC
How many schools are in Wendell, NC?
Wendell, NC has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 20,198 students in total.
How do schools in Wendell perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Wendell score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wendell exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wendell?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Wendell
8 of 8 schools in Wendell carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 4D: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Wendell. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.