#2 Region for Increase of Educated Migrants
Forbes.com,  June 2011

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.

  • 163 schools (103 elementary, 32 middle, 24 high and 4 special/optional)
  • 143,289 students (Largest in North Carolina, 18th largest in the U.S.)
  • More than 8,000 High School Graduates in 2010
  • 88% of graduates plan to pursue some form of higher education
  • Average SAT of 1065 (Versus 1001 in NC, and 1011 in US)