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Southern 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 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 534 students in Southern Wake Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Southern Wake Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
534 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Wake Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 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 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#209 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,603 is higher than the state median of $13,318. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,571 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$20,622 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$21,575 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,603
$13,318
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,571
$13,934
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southern Wake Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District is ranked #207 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Wake Academy School District?
66% of Southern Wake Academy School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Southern Wake Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,571 is higher than the state median of $13,934. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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