For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 8,681 students in Wake Forest, NC. The top ranked public middle schools in Wake Forest, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wake Forest, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Wake Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Wake Forest, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Grades: 6-8
| 947 students
Rank: #44.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #77.
Wake Forest Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Grades: K-12
| 2,203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wake Forest, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wake Forest, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Heritage Middle School. Wake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public middle schools are located in Wake Forest?
8 public middle schools are located in Wake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wake Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wake Forest include: Wake Forest Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School, Heritage Middle School vs. Wake Forest Middle School, Wake Preparatory Academy vs. Franklin Academy
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