Wake County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 200 public schools serving 159,708 students in Wake County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Wake County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Wake County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
354 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18,523 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
30,812 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
20%
# Black Students
35,027 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
22%
25%
# White Students
68,520 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
43%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
183 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,359 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,421
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
10,880
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
11,596
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11,226
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11,490
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
11,320
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
11,732
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
11,737
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
12,166
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
12,565
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
14,951
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,905
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,653
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
12,066
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,921 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wake County Schools School District?
Wake County Schools School District manages 200 public schools serving 159,708 students.
What is the rank of Wake County Schools School District?
Wake County Schools School District is ranked #73 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wake County Schools School District?
43% of Wake County Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wake County Schools School District?
Wake County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Wake County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,921 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 200 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 159,708 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
