Very Good
#459 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 17% in state
Franklin Academy
School · Franklin Academy · Wake Forest, NC
A charter school in Wake Forest, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1127 Chalk Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 83% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 Franklin Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,455/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wake Forest), 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
$125,607
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,415/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Light Shines AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Wake Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 2,203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Franklin Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,437NCES 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.
Franklin Academy is listed in Franklin Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Academy
Franklin Academy is a public school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Franklin Academy, serving approximately 1,652 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Academy
What grades does Franklin Academy serve?
Franklin Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin Academy?
Franklin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Academy rank in NC?
Franklin Academy ranks #459 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Franklin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Franklin Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Academy has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Academy a charter school?
Yes, Franklin Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Franklin Academy a Title I school?
No, Franklin Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (919) 570-8262
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 27587)
- 81,902
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 27587; 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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