Access to quality schools is essential for any family, and you’ll find plenty of options in and beyond Wendell. With so many excellent schools near Wendell Falls, you can find an arrangement that offers the specific education and support that each of your children needs.

The Wake County Public School System

Wendell Falls is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Wake County is one school district that encompasses 191 schools serving more than 161,000 students. The district includes:

• 116 elementary schools
• 37 middle schools
• 29 high schools
• 3 K-8, 6-12 schools
• 6 specialized program schools

Of the schools, 49 are magnet schools, and six are early college high schools for the arts, language, engineering, and technology, giving students many options for their education paths.

Students and their parents can also choose school schedules that work for their lives. Two-thirds of district schools operate on a traditional calendar, while one-third of schools follow a year-round calendar. Ten schools use a modified or alternative schedule that coordinates with college and university schedules.

The county also offers an excellent selection of specialized education programs, including leadership, gifted and talented, international studies, and more. Career academic programs include education on finance, health science, and environmental science topics. Students can also enroll in early college programs, where they can earn up to two years of college credits for free.

The WCPSS student body is also diverse:

• 43.5% White
• 22.3% Black
• 10.9% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander
• 19% Hispanic/Latino
• 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native
• 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Wake County Schools’ Performance and Rankings

The Wake County school district employs high-caliber teachers, with 86.2% being licensed and 96.1% having three or more years of experience. The district employs 265 full-time counselors and features a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio, the same as the state average of 15:1.

The quality education that the district provides is reflected in student performance. Wake County has a 91% high school graduation rate, compared to the United States’ 85% rate. Additionally, 61.2% of Wake County students achieve a score of three or higher on Advanced Placement Exams, compared to the national average of 57.9%.

Public Schools Near Wendell Falls

Wendell Falls is near many quality public schools for students of all ages. Here are just a few examples:

Elementary Schools

• Lake Myra Elementary - for grades PK to 5, this school offers public, year-round education
• Wendell Creative Arts & Sciences Elementary School - for grades K-5, this magnet school follows a traditional calendar
• Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls - for grades K through 8, this public charter school follows a traditional calendar

Middle Schools

• Wendell Middle School - for grades 6 through 8, this public school follows a traditional calendar
• Neuse River Middle School - for grades 6 through 8, this public school follows a modified calendar

High Schools

• East Wake High School - for grades 9 through 12, this public school follows a traditional calendar
• Knightdale High School - for grades 9 through 12, this public school follows an early college calendar

Private and Charter Schools Near Wendell Falls

In addition to Wendell Falls’ public school offerings, local students can also attend a variety of private and charter schools in and around Wendell Falls:

• Trinity Primary Christian Academy - for grades K through 5, this private school is located in Wendell
• Body of Christ Christian Academy - for K through 5, this private school is a 20-minute drive from downtown Raleigh
• Faith Lutheran School - for grades K through 5, this private school is located in Raleigh
• Love Christian Center Academy - for grades K through 5, this private school is located in Raleigh
• Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School - for grades K through 8, this private school is a 25-minute drive from downtown Raleigh
• Faith Lutheran School - for grades 6 through 9, this private school is a 20-minute drive from downtown Raleigh
• St. Thomas More Academy - for grades 9 through 12, this private school is also 25 minutes from downtown Raleigh
• Thales Academy - for grades pre-K through 12, this private school has locations throughout Wake County

Colleges and Universities Near Wendell Falls

The Wendell Falls area is also home to a variety of colleges and universities for plenty of post-secondary education choices. Given the excellent selection of nearby colleges and universities, Wendell Falls residents could potentially commute to school and save on their education costs:

• Johnston County Community College is located in Smithfield and offers associate degree programs and certificates.
• Nash County Community College is located in Rocky Mount and is a 35-minute drive from downtown Raleigh.
• Southeastern Free Will Baptist College is a Wendell-based post-secondary private school that works to prepare students for church ministries.
• Wake Tech Community College has multiple campuses in the Raleigh area and offers associate and certificate degree programs.
• Meredith College is located in west Raleigh and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• William Peace University, located in downtown Raleigh, offers a variety of bachelor’s degrees and has a student body of both traditional students and working adults.
• Wake Tech’s Perry Health Sciences Campus is located in Raleigh and prepares students for healthcare careers.
• Strayer University’s North Raleigh campus provides affordable post-secondary degree programs to a diverse student body.

Make Wendell Falls Your New Home

These many school options are just another reason why the Wendell Falls area is so attractive to families. From public to private schools to colleges and universities, the number of school options in the area means you can ensure your child receives a quality education that meets their individual needs.

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