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East Wake Academy
School · East Wake Academy · Zebulon, NC
A charter school in Zebulon, NC where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
821 Charter School Way, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Math 71% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Wake Academy score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Wake Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zebulon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,862
Median home value
$272,000
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27597; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Wake Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
East Wake Academy is listed in East Wake Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Wake Academy
East Wake Academy is a public school in Zebulon, NC, part of East Wake Academy, serving approximately 1,246 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Wake Academy
What grades does East Wake Academy serve?
East Wake Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend East Wake Academy?
East Wake Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Wake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Wake Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Wake Academy rank in NC?
East Wake Academy ranks #1,218 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Wake Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Wake Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Wake Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Wake Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Wake Academy a charter school?
Yes, East Wake Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Wake Academy a Title I school?
No, East Wake Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (919) 404-0444
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27597)
- 29,003
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27597; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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