Very Good
#824 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
Wake Forest High School
High School · Wake County Schools · Wake Forest, NC
A Wake County Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 West Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 77% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wake Forest High School score 72% 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wake Forest High School 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 | 2.5 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Wake Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 2,203 | Compare → |
| Heritage HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,817 | Compare → |
| True Light Shines AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #98 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
Wake Forest High School is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wake Forest High School
Wake Forest High School is a public high school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 2,075 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wake Forest High School
What grades does Wake Forest High School serve?
Wake Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wake Forest High School?
Wake Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,075 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wake Forest High School rank in NC?
Wake Forest High School ranks #824 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wake Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wake Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wake Forest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wake Forest High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wake Forest High School a charter school?
No, Wake Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wake Forest High School a Title I school?
No, Wake Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wake Forest High School?
30.3% of students at Wake Forest High School 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
- 2,075
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (919) 554-8611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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