These are some of the top-rated public schools in Wake County School District based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
RATINGS
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Wake County School District at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
ENVIRONMENT
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
ENVIRONMENT
District Calendar
ENVIRONMENT
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
ENVIRONMENT
Reviews From Schools in Wake County School District
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 25, 2024
I spent all 4 years at this high school, and my experience is kind of iffy. Yes, there were some good teachers, but other teachers at this school were horrible. The teacher's use some of the same... More
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Wake Forest High School
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
My daughter is finishing Kindergarten. She loves school, her teachers and gets very upset when we had to miss a day due to some circumstances.
As a child who didn't speak English at all in the... More
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Apex Elementary
Current student
April 24, 2024
As as student at East cary middle school i think that this school Is Quite Terrible. This school advertises as ¨global studies¨ the only ¨GLOBAL¨ thing about it is the language studies which i think... More
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East Cary Middle School
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