B+
Above Average
79/100

East Wake Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 821 Charter School Way, Zebulon, NC 27597
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 63% · Math 49% proficient · 55th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
1,246
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%55/100reading 67th percentile, math 43rd percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency49% (+7 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%51%reading -1 pts, math -13 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black47%32%reading +8 pts, math +1 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%75%reading +26 pts, math +30 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income45%15%reading +6 pts, math -19 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 821 Charter School Way
City Zebulon
ZIP Code 27597
District 3700070
NCES School ID 370007002416
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27597

Understanding the community around East Wake Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,283
Per Capita Income $34,622
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $240,200
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
View full data for ZIP 27597 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Wake Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.0%
Black 12.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,246
Teachers (FTE) 82.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Wake Academy?
East Wake Academy has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Wake Academy?
East Wake Academy has 1,246 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does East Wake Academy serve?
East Wake Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does East Wake Academy receive per student?
East Wake Academy receives $9,884 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Wake Academy in 27597 ▼
Avg Home Value
$344,286
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,968
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
21.2%

Other Schools in 27597

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026