Very Good
#573 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Heritage High
High School · Wake County Schools · Wake Forest, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 77% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Heritage High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Heritage 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Thales AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Wake Forest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2,075 | Compare → |
| Wakefield HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 2,105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #69 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
Heritage High is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage High
Heritage High is a public high school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 1,817 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage High
What grades does Heritage High serve?
Heritage High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Heritage High?
Heritage High has an enrollment of approximately 1,817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage High rank in NC?
Heritage High ranks #573 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Heritage High's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Heritage High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Heritage High a charter school?
No, Heritage High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage High a Title I school?
No, Heritage High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage High?
27.6% of students at Heritage 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
- 1,817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (919) 570-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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