For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 627 students in 27591, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in 27591, NC is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27591 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27591, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 27591, NC Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 627 students
27591, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 27591, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 27591, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls.
How many public charter schools are located in 27591?
1 public charter schools are located in 27591.
What is the racial composition of students in 27591?
27591 public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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