#1 Smartest City
TheDailyBeast.com,  April 2010

Wake County Public Schools

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is consistently recognized as one of the top performing schools systems in the nation.  For more information about the System, or for information on specific schools, please visit the WCPSS website.

  • 164 schools (103 elementary, 32 middle, 24 high and 5 special/optional)
  • 139,599 students (Largest in North Carolina, 18th largest in the U.S.)
  • More than 8,000 High School Graduates in 2009
  • 91% of graduates plan to pursue some form of higher education
  • Average SAT of 1562 (Versus 1486 - NC, and 1511 - US)