Below Average
#2318 of 2,648 schools in NC
Wake Forest Middle School
Middle School · Wake County Schools · Wake Forest, NC
A Wake County Schools middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1800 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 43% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wake Forest Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wake Forest Middle 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Wakefield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Rolesville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 944 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wake County Schools
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #181 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 Middle School is listed in Wake County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wake Forest Middle School
Wake Forest Middle School is a public middle school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Wake County Schools, serving approximately 919 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,318 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wake Forest Middle School
What grades does Wake Forest Middle School serve?
Wake Forest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wake Forest Middle School?
Wake Forest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wake Forest Middle School rank in NC?
Wake Forest Middle School ranks #2,318 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wake Forest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wake Forest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wake Forest Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wake Forest Middle School a charter school?
No, Wake Forest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wake Forest Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wake Forest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wake Forest Middle School?
53.2% of students at Wake Forest Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (919) 554-8440
- 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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