📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Raleigh, NC · Wake County

Wake County Schools

Grades Pre-K – Ungraded · 159,778 students · 197 schools · 32 zip codes

10
out of 10 Rating Excellent
State reading & math proficiency · 96th percentile among North Carolina districts. Ranked within North Carolina only — not comparable across states.
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School District · North Carolina
Wake County Schools
📍 Raleigh, NC · Wake County · NCES LEAID 3704720
10/10
Rating
159,778
Students
197
Schools
Pre-K – Ungraded
Grade Span
32
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – Ungraded
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District Phone
(919)431-7400
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District Mailing Address
5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518
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Enrollment
159,778 students
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Schools
197
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County
Wake County, NC
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3704720
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Wake County Schools32 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
27502ApexWake CountyNC
27511CaryWake CountyNC
27513CaryWake CountyNC
27518CaryWake CountyNC
27519CaryWake CountyNC
27529GarnerWake CountyNC
27539ApexWake CountyNC
27540Holly SpringsWake CountyNC
27545KnightdaleWake CountyNC
27560MorrisvilleWake CountyNC
27571RolesvilleWake CountyNC
27587Wake ForestWake CountyNC
27591WendellWake CountyNC
27592Willow SpringWake CountyNC
27597ZebulonWake CountyNC
27601RaleighWake CountyNC
27603RaleighWake CountyNC
27604RaleighWake CountyNC
27605RaleighWake CountyNC
27606RaleighWake CountyNC
27607RaleighWake CountyNC
27608RaleighWake CountyNC
27609RaleighWake CountyNC
27610RaleighWake CountyNC
27612RaleighWake CountyNC
27613RaleighWake CountyNC
27614RaleighWake CountyNC
27615RaleighWake CountyNC
27616RaleighWake CountyNC
27617RaleighWake CountyNC
27695RaleighWake CountyNC
27697RaleighWake CountyNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Wake County Schools?▼
Wake County Schools serves 32 zip codes: 27502, 27511, 27513, 27518, 27519, 27529, 27539, 27540, 27545, 27560, 27571, 27587, 27591, 27592, 27597, 27601, 27603, 27604, 27605, 27606, 27607, 27608, 27609, 27610, 27612, and 7 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Wake County Schools rated?▼
Wake County Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 96th percentile among North Carolina school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within North Carolina only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Wake County Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 159,778 students across 197 schools for Wake County Schools.
What grades does Wake County Schools serve?▼
Wake County Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – Ungraded.
How do I contact Wake County Schools?▼
You can reach Wake County Schools by phone at (919)431-7400 or by mail at 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Wake County Schools

Wake County Schools is a public school district serving 32 zip codes in North Carolina, primarily in Wake County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 96th percentile among North Carolina districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other North Carolina districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (919)431-7400 before making a housing decision.

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