East Wake Academy vs Wendell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 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 Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | East Wake Academy Zebulon, North Carolina | Wendell Middle Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #355 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #13519 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,265 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 18% |
| city | Zebulon | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Wake Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •East Wake Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Wendell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •East Wake Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 762.
- •East Wake Academy is a charter school while Wendell Middle 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 Middle?
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 Middle?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Zebulon and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Wake Academy: 1,265. Wendell Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Wake Academy and Wendell Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Wake Academy is unranked and Wendell Middle is 355th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).