- Southern Wake Academy reported a higher students per counselor than West Lake Middle (642:1 vs. 248.3:1).
- West Lake Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Wake Academy (229 vs. 113).
- West Lake Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southern Wake Academy (179 vs. 68).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Lake Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern Wake Academy (229 vs. 113).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Lake Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southern Wake Academy (179 vs. 68).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Lake Middle reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southern Wake Academy (60 vs. 19).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southern Wake Academy reported a higher students per counselor than West Lake Middle (642:1 vs. 248.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Southern Wake Academy
4 metrics were reported by Southern Wake Academy. Comparable data for West Lake Middle is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
89
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
28
SAT/ACT participation
78
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Southern Wake Academy
$13,038
West Lake Middle
$11,691.33
Local revenue share
Southern Wake Academy
22.8%
West Lake Middle
32.8%
State revenue share
Southern Wake Academy
62.2%
West Lake Middle
56.5%
Federal revenue share
Southern Wake Academy
15%
West Lake Middle
10.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southern Wake Academy
19.5%
West Lake Middle
24.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wake County
$101,763
Wake County
$101,763
Poverty rate
Wake County
7.9%
Wake County
7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wake County
56.3%
Wake County
56.3%
Unemployment rate
Wake County
3.1%
Wake County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.