Best Wendell Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,978 students in Wendell, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Wendell, NC are Corinth Holders High School 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Wendell, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corinth Holders High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Wendell, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth Holders High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6875 Applewhite Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,270 students
Rank: #22.
East Wake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 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 high schools in Wendell, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Wendell, NC include Corinth Holders High School and East Wake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wendell?
2 public high schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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