Schools near ZIP 27591

16 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Wendell

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Carver Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
0.4 mi
59%
−4 vs state
52%
−4 vs state
76%
+8 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 99% 16% 495 Hispanic 45%
Wendell Elementary
Grades K–5 · Wake County Schools
0.7 mi
51%
−13 vs state
50%
−6 vs state
51%
−17 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 99% 18% 458 White 34%
Wendell Middle
Grades 6–8 · Wake County Schools
1.4 mi
42%
−14 vs state
47%
−8 vs state
59%
−10 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 100% 17% 762 Hispanic 38%
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
Grades K–8 Charter · Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
2.5 mi
56%
−5 vs state
60%
+4 vs state
62%
−6 vs state
22% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 57% 10% 567 Black 33%
East Wake High
Grades 9–12 · Wake County Schools
2.8 mi
21%
−21 vs state
50%
−14 vs state
39%
−19 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 64% 15% 1,777 Black 43%
Lake Myra Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
3.0 mi
52%
−11 vs state
48%
−8 vs state
57%
−11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 55% 13% 722 White 34%
Corinth Holders High
Grades 9–12 · Johnston County Public Schools
4.9 mi
43%
+1 vs state
69%
+5 vs state
69%
+11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 55% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 99% 12% 2,187 White 55%
Zebulon Middle
Grades 6–8 · Wake County Schools
5.1 mi
47%
−9 vs state
47%
−8 vs state
61%
−7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26 100% 15% 772 Black 49%
Zebulon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
5.2 mi
50%
−13 vs state
49%
−7 vs state
59%
−9 vs state
17% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 100% 13% 693 Black 47%
Knightdale Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
5.2 mi
58%
−5 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
40%
−27 vs state
24% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 99% 14% 549 Black 42%
Knightdale High
Grades 9–12 · Wake County Schools
5.4 mi
28%
−15 vs state
54%
−10 vs state
41%
−18 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 67% 16% 1,695 Black 45%
East Wake Academy
Grades K–12 Charter · East Wake Academy
5.4 mi
78%
+18 vs state
70%
+14 vs state
80%
+12 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2025-26 — 9% 1,265 White 69%
Wakelon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
5.5 mi
67%
+4 vs state
62%
+6 vs state
74%
+6 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 65% in 2025-26 100% 16% 679 Black 48%
Forestville Road Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
5.7 mi
55%
−9 vs state
51%
−5 vs state
48%
−19 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 99% 14% 570 Hispanic 40%
Lockhart Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Wake County Schools
5.7 mi
47%
−16 vs state
41%
−15 vs state
66%
−1 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 99% 17% 463 Hispanic 38%
Archer Lodge Middle
Grades 6–8 · Johnston County Public Schools
5.8 mi
65%
+9 vs state
62%
+7 vs state
69%
±0 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 100% 15% 1,204 White 53%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).