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Connections Academy
Middle School · Wake County Schools
1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
17
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Connections Academy
Middle School in Cary · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Connections Academy
Connections Academy is a public middle school in Cary, NC, part of Wake County Schools. Connections Academy serves approximately 17 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Connections Academy show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 17 students, Connections Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.4:1 students to teachers, Connections Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Address
- 1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606
- Phone
- (919) 694-8910
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Connections Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. East Cary Middle (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away). Additionally, Dillard Drive Middle (rated 5.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Raleigh). For more schools in Cary, see our Cary schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RENAISSANCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CARY Cary | 0.1 mi | — |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Raleigh | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Wake STEM Early College High School Cary | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Crossroads FLEX Cary | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| SCORE Academy Cary | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Dillard Drive Middle Raleigh | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Adams Elementary Cary | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Swift Creek Elementary Raleigh | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| LEARN WITH THE BEST SCHOOL, INC. Raleigh | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Dillard Drive Elementary Raleigh | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Cary High Cary | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF RALEIGH Raleigh | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| East Cary Middle Cary | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER Raleigh | 1.8 mi | — |
| Athens Drive High Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Yates Mill Elementary Raleigh | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Mount Vernon Raleigh | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| THE RALEIGH SCHOOL Raleigh | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Farmington Woods Elementary Cary | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
| TRIANGLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Cary | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27606 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,640
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
Population
45,728
College Educated
58.5%
Homeownership
37.1%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Median Age
30.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Connections Academy
What grades does Connections Academy serve?
Connections Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Connections Academy?
Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections Academy is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connections Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Connections Academy a charter school?
No, Connections Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connections Academy?
82.4% of students at Connections Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 694-8910
Resources & Links
District
Wake County Schools- District Enrollment
- 161,481
- Schools in District
- 197
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,691
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