Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls vs East Wake High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
Wendell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
567 students
East Wake High
Wendell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls Wendell, North Carolina | East Wake High Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #689 of 1,457 | #400 of 528 |
| National rank | #36486 of 50,301 | #13759 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 56.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Wendell | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 28.0).
- •Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 63.5%).
- •East Wake High does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 56.7).
- •East Wake High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 567.
- •Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is a charter school while East Wake High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls better than East Wake High?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls ranks higher (33.1 vs 28.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls and East Wake High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls: 567. East Wake High: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls and East Wake High rank in North Carolina?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is 689th of 1,457 and East Wake High is 400th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).