Carver Elementary vs East Wake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
East Wake Academy
Zebulon · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary Wendell, North Carolina | East Wake Academy Zebulon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #888 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #40570 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 495 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Wendell | Zebulon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •East Wake Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Carver Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.5).
- •East Wake Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 495.
- •Carver Elementary is a public school while East Wake Academy is a charter 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 Carver Elementary better than East Wake Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carver Elementary and East Wake Academy?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Zebulon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary: 495. East Wake Academy: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary and East Wake Academy rank in North Carolina?
Carver Elementary is 888th of 1,457 and East Wake Academy is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).