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Wake County Schools

Wake County Schools is a public school district in Cary, NC with 198 schools, 163,325 students, grades PK–12, a B+ district rating and $11,625 of spending per student.

B+TopHap district rating
Rating
B+
Schools
198
Students
163,325
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$11,625
Teachers (FTE)
10,649

202 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 124

Middle · 41

High · 37

District details

Students per teacher
15:1
Total annual spending
$1,898,653,125
Setting
City - Large
Headquarters
Cary, NC
Phone
(919) 431-7400
Website
wcpss.net
NCES district ID
3704720
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Common questions

About Wake County Schools

How is Wake County Schools rated?

Wake County Schools holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Wake County Schools?

Wake County Schools operates 198 schools — 124 primary, 41 middle and 37 high by instruction level.

How many students does Wake County Schools serve?

Wake County Schools enrolls 163,325 students across 10,649 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher.

How much does Wake County Schools spend per student?

Wake County Schools reports $11,625 of spending per student. Across 163,325 students that is roughly $1,898,653,125 a year.

What grades does Wake County Schools cover?

Wake County Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is Wake County Schools located?

Wake County Schools is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.