Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Wolfe School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolfe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wolfe School's student population of 109 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolfe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolfe School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2554 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤10%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolfe School's ranking?
Wolfe School is ranked #2554 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wolfe School often compared to?
Wolfe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wolfe School?
The graduation rate of Wolfe School is 10%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wolfe School?
109 students attend Wolfe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wolfe School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolfe School?
Wolfe School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wolfe School offer ?
Wolfe School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wolfe School part of?
Wolfe School is part of Union County School District.
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