Wake Forest Charter Academy vs Wake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Wake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
650 students
Wake Forest Elementary
Wake Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | Wake Forest Charter Academy Wake Forest, North Carolina | Wake Forest Elementary Wake Forest, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,457 | #237 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #17471 of 50,301 | #19558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 650 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| city | Wake Forest | Wake Forest |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 58.1).
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 45.9%).
- •Wake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.1).
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy is the larger school with 650 students compared with 444.
- •Wake Forest Charter Academy is a charter school while Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest Charter Academy better than Wake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 58.1 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 Wake Forest Charter Academy and Wake Forest Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wake Forest and Wake Forest in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wake Forest Charter Academy: 650. Wake Forest Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wake Forest Charter Academy and Wake Forest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Wake Forest Charter Academy is 210th of 1,457 and Wake Forest Elementary is 237th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).