Wake Forest Charter Academy vs. Franklin Academy
Should you attend Wake Forest Charter Academy or Franklin 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Franklin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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-8
K-12
Total Students
761 students
1,652 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#124 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
87%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
120
Grade 1 Students
84
121
Grade 2 Students
83
121
Grade 3 Students
85
125
Grade 4 Students
89
125
Grade 5 Students
85
125
Grade 6 Students
94
134
Grade 7 Students
88
132
Grade 8 Students
74
132
Grade 9 Students
-
140
Grade 10 Students
-
140
Grade 11 Students
-
120
Grade 12 Students
-
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
28%
7%
% White
32%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
