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Elementary Schools in Wake County Schools


At a glance
DistrictWake County Schools60th of 242 North Carolina districtsFull district overview →
122
Schools
72,419
Students
26
5-star schools
Top rankedWhite Oak Elementary2nd of 1,490 North Carolina elementary schools
Biggest riser
Pleasant Grove Elementary up 243 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Powell Elementary 9.7 students per teacher
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2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Wake County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 121 diverse elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with several standout institutions ranking among the top in the state.

Some of the highest-performing elementary schools in the district include White Oak Elementary, ranked #2 in North Carolina with over 90% proficiency rates in core subjects, as well as Highcroft Elementary and Davis Drive Elementary, ranked #3 and #10 respectively. These schools excel in both math and reading, with many students exceeding 80% proficiency. Other top-ranked schools in the district include Green Hope Elementary and Scotts Ridge Elementary.

While many Wake County elementary schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the data also reveals significant disparities, with some institutions struggling to reach 50% proficiency in core subjects. The schools with the highest rates of economic disadvantage, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, tend to have the lowest test scores, highlighting the need to address achievement gaps within the district. Overall, the Wake County Schools district offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, with pockets of exceptional success as well as areas in need of improvement.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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