How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Wake County Schools | Weldon City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cary, North Carolina | Weldon, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 159,778 | 659 |
| Number of Schools | 197 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Wake County Schools | Weldon City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,074 | $20,147 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.6% | 25.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.5% | 54.9% |
| Local Revenue | 28.9% | 20.0% |
Wake County Schools
Federal State Local
Weldon City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Wake County Schools | Weldon City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 1.8% |
| African American | 23.1% | 94.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 11.7% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 98.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Wake County Schools | Weldon City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 517 | — |
| Schools with AP | 31 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 351.2:1 | 166:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 42.4% |
School Types
Wake County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Weldon City 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.