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Southern Wake Academy School District

5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southern Wake Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 553 students in Southern Wake Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Southern Wake Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,764 Schools
# Students
553 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southern Wake Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#209 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
38%
51%
49%
50%
60-64%
63%
(21-22)
70-74%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
9%
25%
% White
71%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,911 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,944 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,911
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,944
$11,612

Best Southern Wake Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Wake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 567-9955
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 553 students.
What is the rank of Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District is ranked #208 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Wake Academy School District?
71% of Southern Wake Academy School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Wake Academy School District?
Southern Wake Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Southern Wake Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,944 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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