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Wake County Public Schools

Wake County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

225

public schools

Total Enrollment

177,432

students

School Districts

28

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Wake County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wake County has 28 district entries. Wake County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 197 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 15 listed communities. Raleigh has the most listed schools, with 100 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 139 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 27 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 26 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

52 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

225

in Wake County

Reported Enrollment

177,432

224 schools reporting

School Districts

28

districts

Charter Schools

26

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary139
Middle41
High39
Other6

28 School Districts in Wake County

Wake County Schools

197 schools
159,778 students

Franklin Academy

1 school
1,651 students

Triangle Math and Science Academy

1 school
1,276 students

Pine Springs Preparatory Academy

1 school
1,243 students

East Wake Academy

1 school
1,227 students

Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls

1 school
786 students

Endeavor Charter

1 school
767 students

Peak Charter Academy

1 school
767 students

Carolina Charter Academy: CFA

1 school
755 students

Envision Science Academy

1 school
741 students

225 Public Schools in Wake County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 52 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 225 matching schools

Apex Friendship High

Wake County Schools

Apex, 27502 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,772 students

Leesville Road High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27613 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,613 students

Enloe High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27610 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,502 students

Apex High

Wake County Schools

Apex, 27502 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,500 students

Panther Creek High

Wake County Schools

Cary, 27519 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,435 students

Millbrook High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27615 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,421 students

Rolesville High

Wake County Schools

Rolesville, 27571 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,373 students

Cary High

Wake County Schools

Cary, 27511 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,145 students

Holly Springs High

Wake County Schools

Holly Springs, 27540 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,140 students

Needham Broughton High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27605 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,128 students

Wake Forest High School

Wake County Schools

Wake Forest, 27587 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,101 students

Wakefield High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27614 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,072 students

Athens Drive High

Wake County Schools

Raleigh, 27606 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,062 students

Green Level High

Wake County Schools

Cary, 27519 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,052 students

Green Hope High

Wake County Schools

Cary, 27519 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,001 students

Fuquay-Varina High

Wake County Schools

Fuquay-Varina, 27526 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,940 students

South Garner High

Wake County Schools

Garner, 27529 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,824 students

Heritage High

Wake County Schools

Wake Forest, 27587 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,811 students

Knightdale High

Wake County Schools

Knightdale, 27545 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,702 students

Garner High

Wake County Schools

Garner, 27529 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,683 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

32 more profiles

Wake County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Wake County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Wake County public school directory?

The directory lists 225 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Wake County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Wake County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Wake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 52 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Wake County?

Start with the 28 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Wake County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Wake County Education OverviewCounty school score: 41/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.