Overview
Southern Wake Academy is a public charter school in Holly Springs, NC, offering AP courses and 10 sports. It is the only school in Southern Wake Academy School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students.
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School Rating
Southern Wake Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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College Prep
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College Success
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Parent Tip
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Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
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Neighborhood
5108 Old Powell Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
School leader: Mr Cole Wilson
Nearby Schools
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Pine Springs Prep Academy0.0 milesPublic charter; K-8
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Holly Springs Early Ed Child Care Center0.36 milesPrivate; PK
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Loving Hand Day Care0.87 milesPrivate; PK
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Holly Springs Academy1.38 milesPrivate; PK
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Kris' Sweet Day Care1.44 milesPrivate; PK
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Thales Academy Holly Springs Pre-K-51.59 milesPrivate; PK-5
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Holly Springs Elementary1.64 milesPublic district; PK, K-5
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Little Pros Academy-Holly Sprng1.7 milesPrivate; PK
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Sisters Child Care Center1.85 milesPrivate; PK
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Crossroads FLEX7.66 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Apex Friendship Middle4.24 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Alston Ridge Middle12.82 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Green Level High School7.4 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Davis Drive Elementary7.03 milesPublic district; K-5
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Carnage Middle13.08 milesPublic district; 6-8
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West Cary Middle School8.97 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Davis Drive Middle6.89 milesPublic district; 6-8
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Morrisville Elementary9.18 milesPublic district; K-5
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Raleigh Charter High School13.41 milesPublic charter; 9-12