Wake Forest Charter Academy vs. Franklin Academy
Should I attend Wake Forest Charter Academy or Franklin Academy? 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
Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Franklin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 758 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,646 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Franklin Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
758 students
1,646 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
112 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#120 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
78%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
119
Grade 1 Students
84
120
Grade 2 Students
87
121
Grade 3 Students
93
124
Grade 4 Students
85
126
Grade 5 Students
87
125
Grade 6 Students
84
133
Grade 7 Students
77
132
Grade 8 Students
73
133
Grade 9 Students
-
136
Grade 10 Students
-
136
Grade 11 Students
-
123
Grade 12 Students
-
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
20%
7%
% White
51%
79%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%