- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cary, NC
Score Academy
Federal NCES profile for Score Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370472003444
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Score Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Score Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Score Academy ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Cary, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+126 students YoY
Score Academy grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+27.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+126 students YoY 370472003444 · Cary, NC High · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 29.2:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Score Academy grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+27.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Score Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 584
Score Academy
584 students
What this shows Score Academy reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Score Academy compares
Score Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 85% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
White 28.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Score Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Score Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Score Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Cary
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Panther Creek High
Standard public school
2,609 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Green Hope High
Standard public school
2,304 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Green Level High
Standard public school
2,283 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Cary High
Standard public school
2,044 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Wake Stem Early College High School
Standard public school
294 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Flex
Standard public school
139 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Score Academy
How many students attend Score Academy?
Score Academy has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cary, NC. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Score Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Score Academy is 29.2:1, which is 85% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Score Academy?
82.0% of students at Score Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Score Academy?
The largest demographic group at Score Academy is African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Cary, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Score Academy?
Score Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Score Academy rank among high schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Score Academy ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Cary, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cary on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Score Academy, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.