Districts in Wake County1 district, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Schools | Apex | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 159,778 | 197 | — | 32 |
Zip Codes in Wake County
How Wake County compares
It enrolls 159,778 students across 197 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the North Carolina average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County has 1 public school district covering 32 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wake County is Wake County Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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