East Wake Academy vs Wakelon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wake Academy
Zebulon · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,265 students
Wakelon Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
| Measure | East Wake Academy Zebulon, North Carolina | Wakelon Elementary Zebulon, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1073 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #43616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Zebulon | Zebulon |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •East Wake Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •East Wake Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •East Wake Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 679.
- •East Wake Academy is a charter school while Wakelon Elementary 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 East Wake Academy better than Wakelon Elementary?
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 East Wake Academy and Wakelon Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Zebulon and Zebulon in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake Academy: 1,265. Wakelon Elementary: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake Academy and Wakelon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Wake Academy is unranked and Wakelon Elementary is 1073rd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).