East Wake High School vs. Knightdale High School
Should I attend East Wake High School or Knightdale High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Wake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,508 students in grades 9-12, East Wake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,626 students in grades 9-12, Knightdale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,508 students
1,626 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1704 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
470
577
Grade 10 Students
401
394
Grade 11 Students
357
367
Grade 12 Students
280
288
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
34%
% Black
40%
48%
% White
22%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
