East Wake Academy School District

821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

East Wake Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,246 students in East Wake Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in East Wake Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
1,246 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Wake Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 320 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#79 out of 325 school districts
(Top 30%)
59%
51%
61%
50%
68%
63%
≥95%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
21%
% Black
12%
25%
% White
70%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,537 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,075
$11,187
Spending / Student
$8,537
$11,612

Best East Wake Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-0444
Grades: K-12
| 1,246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Wake Academy School District?
East Wake Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,246 students.
What is the rank of East Wake Academy School District?
East Wake Academy School District is ranked #76 out of 320 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Wake Academy School District?
70% of East Wake Academy School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Wake Academy School District?
East Wake Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is East Wake Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,537 is less than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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