For the 2025-26 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 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corinth Holders High School, with 93% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corinth Holders High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6875 Applewhite Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-4306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
East Wake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Rolesville Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 1,708 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Wendell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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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