Top 5 Best Wendell Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,762 students in Wendell, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Wendell, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wendell, NC are Corinth Holders High School, Cardinal Charter At Wendell Falls and East Wake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Wendell, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth Holders High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6875 Applewhite Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,140 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Charter At Wendell Falls
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Grades: K-7
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
East Wake High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #44.
Archer Lodge Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
762 Wendell Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 553-0714
Grades: 6-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #55.
Wendell Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3355 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2660
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Wendell Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3409 Nc Highway 97
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-1667
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Myra Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Elk Falls Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Liles-dean Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wendell, North Carolina

Wendell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wendell, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Wendell, NC include Corinth Holders High School, Cardinal Charter At Wendell Falls and East Wake High School.
How many public schools are located in Wendell, NC?
8 public schools are located in Wendell, NC.
What percentage of students in Wendell, NC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Wendell, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell, NC?
Wendell, NC public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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