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Thanksgiving Elementary School vs. East Wake Academy

Should you attend Thanksgiving Elementary School or East Wake Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Thanksgiving Elementary School
1161 Lynch Rd
Selma, NC 27576
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8/
10
Top 30%
East Wake Academy
821 Charter School Way
Zebulon, NC 27597
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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East Wake Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thanksgiving Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-12
Total Students
813 students
1,246 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thanksgiving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thanksgiving Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Wake Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thanksgiving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thanksgiving Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.

Test Scores

#785 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#735 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thanksgiving Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
62%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.
56%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.
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≥95%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thanksgiving Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Wake Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
126
81
Grade 1 Students
123
83
Grade 2 Students
143
89
Grade 3 Students
146
98
Grade 4 Students
131
101
Grade 5 Students
128
98
Grade 6 Students
-
98
Grade 7 Students
-
98
Grade 8 Students
-
98
Grade 9 Students
-
106
Grade 10 Students
-
107
Grade 11 Students
-
100
Grade 12 Students
-
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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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.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thanksgiving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
% Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thanksgiving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
% Black
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thanksgiving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
% White
55%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thanksgiving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thanksgiving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
0.63
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thanksgiving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thanksgiving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thanksgiving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Johnston County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
 
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