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 636 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,651 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
636 students
1,651 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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
77
121
Grade 1 Students
68
120
Grade 2 Students
80
122
Grade 3 Students
87
125
Grade 4 Students
70
126
Grade 5 Students
59
126
Grade 6 Students
74
135
Grade 7 Students
64
131
Grade 8 Students
57
131
Grade 9 Students
-
143
Grade 10 Students
-
136
Grade 11 Students
-
125
Grade 12 Students
-
110
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
23%
6%
% White
39%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
