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Southern Wake Academy

5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Serving 579 students in grades 6-12, Southern Wake Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southern Wake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southern Wake Academy's student population of 579 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Southern Wake Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Wake Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1568 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Wake Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southern Wake Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Southern Wake Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southern Wake Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Wake Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-74%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southern Wake Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Wake Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="sports">Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country Running, Soccer, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volley Ball
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Program
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Wake Academy's ranking?
Southern Wake Academy is ranked #1568 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Wake Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Wake Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Wake Academy?
579 students attend Southern Wake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southern Wake Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Wake Academy?
Southern Wake Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Wake Academy offer ?
Southern Wake Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southern Wake Academy part of?
Southern Wake Academy is part of Southern Wake Academy School District.

School Reviews
5   2/17/2011
A great small public highschool in Fuquay-Varina. We moved to 5108 Old Powell Road in the summer of 2010. Stop in and see us.
- Posted by Administrator - john.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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