| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Schools | Apex | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 159,778 | 197 | — | 34 |
| Chatham County Schools | New Hill | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 9,129 | 21 | — | 1 |
How Wake County compares
Together they enroll 168,907 students across 218 schools. The largest is Wake County Schools with 159,778 students. Districts here average 9.5/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County has 2 public school districts covering 35 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wake County is Wake County Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wake County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Wake County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wake County, NC?
Of the districts serving Wake County, Wake County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.