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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Wake Forest at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Wake County School District
159,778 students | CARY, NC
Grades PK, K-12 | 196 schools
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November 04, 2025
This is a place for your children to be told what to do, not a place to learn. The administration and teacher are dismissive, lack empathy, bias, and sadly, often act discriminatory. If you value... More
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Franklin Academy
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October 23, 2025
I graduated the year Kathryn Hutchinson became the principal. And I got to witness the start of this schools downfall. Students are being micromanaged and cannot stand stand up at lunch or bring... More
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North Wake College And Career Academy
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October 23, 2025
I’ve been to many different schools within NC and this is literally the worst school I have ever been to. They make your kids watch CNN news which is so unprofessional, some teachers will hate you if... More
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Endeavor Charter School
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