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Wake County Schools
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  • CARY, NC
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Wake County Schools

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    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A
    4. College Prep
      grade A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A minus
    6. Administration
      grade B+
    7. Sports
      grade A
    8. Food
      grade C
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B

    Wake County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in CARY, NC. It has 159,802 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 56% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    56%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    50%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1240
    10,685 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    7,186 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    159,802
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    34.5%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $47,545
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.7%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $11,149 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      67%
    • Support Services
      30%
    • Other
      3%

    Living in the Area

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A
    3. Housing
      grade B
    Median Household Income
    $72,996
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,237
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $285,400
    National
    $244,900

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