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Wake County Schools
Key statistics
163,325
Students enrolled
192
Public schools
10,649
Classroom teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 13
Total staff (FTE)
17,435
District office
5625 Dillard Drive, Cary NC 27518
Phone
County
Wake County
Official website
NCES District ID
3704720
About Wake County Schools
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Mission-The Wake County Public School System will significantly increase achievement for all students by providing a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and expertise to become successful, productive citizens.Vision-WCPSS will serve as the national standard for increasing student achievement in the 21st century. Highly effective teachers and principals are empowered to raise the achievement of all children and will provide students with high quality classroom instruction that fosters intellectual development. WCPSS recognizes children have different needs and is committed to ensuring all are challenged to reach their full potential. Students will graduate in increasingly high percentages and compete successfully as productive citizens. WCPSS will continue this community’s proud tradition of education leadership and academic excellence with a proactive school staff, effectively supported by the Board of Education and Central Services.