Wake Forest: Schools & Education
Education in Wake Forest: 15 public schools. Wake Forest High School is the largest at 2,101 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 14,636 students.
- ~3,523 residents per school (vs North Carolina ~592).
K-12 Schools
15 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,523 residents per school. 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (15)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Casa Esperanza Montessori, Endeavor Charter, Envision Science Academy, Franklin Academy, Wake County Schools |
| School Districts · Total count | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 15 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 14,636 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 795 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,666 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 18.2% |
| Schools Count | 15 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Louisburg College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Louisburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (919) 496-2521 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 10.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (10)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Wake Forest Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 400 E Holding Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (919) 554-8498 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 27587 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2979 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 47 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 59.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12