Serving 2,105 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Wakefield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield High School is 0.68, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakefield High School?
The graduation rate of Wakefield High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wakefield High School?
2,105 students attend Wakefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wakefield High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield High School?
Wakefield High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wakefield High School offer ?
Wakefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wakefield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,105 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
