Public schools in Wendell, NC
8 open public schools with an address in Wendell, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,172
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Wendell public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Wendell, NC: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,172 students, an average of 1,022 per school. The largest campus is Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Myra Elementary (722).
Wake County Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Wendell campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wendell
Elementary schools in Wendell
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls · Charter | KG–08 | 567 | 54.5:1 | |
| Carver Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 495 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lake Myra Elementary Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 722 | 13.4:1 | |
| Wendell Elementary Wake County Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 458 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Wendell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Lodge Middle Johnston County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,204 | 18.8:1 | |
| Wendell Middle Wake County Schools | 06–08 | 762 | 14:1 |
High schools in Wendell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High Johnston County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,187 | 23.2:1 | |
| East Wake High Wake County Schools | 09–12 | 1,777 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.7%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black27.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Wendell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,172 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wendell
How many public schools are in Wendell, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Wendell: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,172 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wendell?
Schools with an address in Wendell belong to 3 education agencies, led by Wake County Schools (5 schools), Johnston County Public Schools (2 schools), Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Wendell?
Corinth Holders High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wendell, with 2,187 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wendell?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Wendell are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wendell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wendell public schools is 16:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wendell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities