Below Average
#2287 of 2,648 schools in NC
Score Academy
High School · Wake County Schools · Cary, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518
- Math 19% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 39.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Score Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Score Academy 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cary), 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
$121,242
Median home value
$594,900
Median rent
$1,537/mo
College educated
72.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27518; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads FlexEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Learn With the Best School, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Athens Drive HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,060 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #180 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
Score Academy is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Score Academy
Score Academy is a public high school in Cary, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 581 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,287 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Score Academy
What grades does Score Academy serve?
Score Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Score Academy?
Score Academy has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Score Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Score Academy is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Score Academy rank in NC?
Score Academy ranks #2,287 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Score Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Score Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Score Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Score Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Score Academy a charter school?
No, Score Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Score Academy a Title I school?
No, Score Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Score Academy?
83.5% of students at Score 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (919) 694-8560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 39.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27518)
- 18,995
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 27518; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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