How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Wake County Schools | Watauga County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cary, North Carolina | Boone, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 159,778 | 4,754 |
| Number of Schools | 197 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Wake County Schools | Watauga County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,074 | $13,277 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 56.5% |
| Local Revenue | 28.9% | 27.9% |
Wake County Schools
Federal State Local
Watauga County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Wake County Schools | Watauga County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 82.5% |
| African American | 23.1% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 11.7% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 37.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Wake County Schools | Watauga County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 517 | 37 |
| Schools with AP | 31 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 351.2:1 | 319:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 28.4% |
School Types
Wake County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Watauga County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.