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East Wake Academy vs. Franklin Academy

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School Overview

School
East Wake Academy
821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Franklin Academy
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

East Wake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Franklin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,246 students in grades Kindergarten-12, East Wake Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,652 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Franklin Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,246 students
1,652 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Wake Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Wake Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
118 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Wake Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Wake Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Wake Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#735 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#124 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Wake Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Wake Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Wake Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Wake Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East Wake Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Franklin Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Wake Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
81
120
Grade 1 Students
83
121
Grade 2 Students
89
121
Grade 3 Students
98
125
Grade 4 Students
101
125
Grade 5 Students
98
125
Grade 6 Students
98
134
Grade 7 Students
98
132
Grade 8 Students
98
132
Grade 9 Students
106
140
Grade 10 Students
107
140
Grade 11 Students
100
120
Grade 12 Students
89
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
70%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Wake Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Wake Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Wake Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Wake Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Wake Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Wake Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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