Top Rankings
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 627 students in Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏ in Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,760 Schools
# Students
627 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
100,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
33:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
30%
21%
% Black
30%
25%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,488 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,568
$11,192
Spending / Student
$9,488
$11,617
Best Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District manages 1 public schools serving 627 students.
What is the rank of Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District is ranked #205 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District?
30% of Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 33:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,488 is less than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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