For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,290 students in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Wendell Falls are Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Grades: K-8
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Myra Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Elk Falls Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell?
the neighborhood of Wendell Falls, Wendell public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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