Wakelon Elementary vs Wendell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wakelon Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Wendell Elementary
Wendell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Wakelon Elementary Zebulon, North Carolina | Wendell Elementary Wendell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,457 | #933 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43616 of 50,301 | #41309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| city | Zebulon | Wendell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 22.0).
- •Wakelon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Wendell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Wendell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Wendell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
- •Wakelon Elementary is the larger school with 679 students compared with 458.
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 Wakelon Elementary better than Wendell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wendell Elementary ranks higher (25.7 vs 22.0 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 Wakelon Elementary and Wendell Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Zebulon and Wendell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wakelon Elementary: 679. Wendell Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wakelon Elementary and Wendell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Wakelon Elementary is 1073rd of 1,457 and Wendell Elementary is 933rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).