Best Wendell Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,561 students in Wendell, NC.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Wendell, NC are Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Wendell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wendell, NC public middle schools have an score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wendell, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Archer Lodge Middle School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
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Top 30%

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762 Wendell Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 553-0714

Gr: 6-8 | 1,223 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls

Charter School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
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6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870

Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

Wendell Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
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3409 Nc Highway 97
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-1667

Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wendell, North Carolina

Wendell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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East Wake School Of Arts Education And G (Closed 2016)

5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642

Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

East Wake School Of Engineering (Closed 2016)

5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629

Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

East Wake School Of Health Science (Closed 2016)

5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652

Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

East Wake School Of Integrated Technolog (Closed 2016)

5101 Rolesville Road
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 middle schools in Wendell, NC?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Wendell, NC include Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Wendell Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Wendell?

3 public middle schools are located in Wendell.

What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?

Wendell public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).