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#1317 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 50% in state
East Wake High
High School · Wake County Schools · Wendell, NC
A Wake County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5101 Rolesville Rd, Wendell, NC 27591
- Math 64% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Wake High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Wake High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wendell), 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
$76,710
Median home value
$288,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightdale HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,725 | Compare → |
| Apex Friendship HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,761 | Compare → |
| Enloe HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,538 | Compare → |
| Green Hope HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #129 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Wake High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Wake High
East Wake High is a public high school in Wendell, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 1,708 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,317 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Wake High
What grades does East Wake High serve?
East Wake High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Wake High?
East Wake High has an enrollment of approximately 1,708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Wake High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Wake High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Wake High rank in NC?
East Wake High ranks #1,317 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Wake High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Wake High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Wake High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is East Wake High a charter school?
No, East Wake High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Wake High a Title I school?
No, East Wake High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Wake High?
66.6% of students at East Wake High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (919) 365-2625
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27591)
- 26,745
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 27591; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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