For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 567 students in 27591, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27591, NC is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27591 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 27591, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27591, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Gr: K-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27591, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27591, NC include Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls.
How many public charter schools are located in 27591?
1 public charter schools are located in 27591.
What is the racial composition of students in 27591?
27591 public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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