East Wake Academy vs Wendell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.8 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
Wendell Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | East Wake Academy Zebulon, North Carolina | Wendell Elementary Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #933 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #41309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| city | Zebulon | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •East Wake Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Wendell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.5).
- •East Wake Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 458.
- •East Wake Academy is a charter school while Wendell 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 Wendell 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 Wendell Elementary?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Zebulon and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake Academy: 1,265. Wendell Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake Academy and Wendell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Wake Academy is unranked and Wendell Elementary is 933rd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).